Senior Software Engineer II at Remitly

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
LegalIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, especially in micro-services applications
  • BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Solid experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation
  • Proficient with reactive programming in Java with frameworks like Micronaut or SpringBoot and micro-services architecture
  • Some experience with Lucene based search engines like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch
  • Expertise in development languages and technical stack including AWS Cloud (services: Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, EventBridge, SES, SNS), NoSQL databases (Cassandra, Redis, MongoDB), deployment infrastructures (Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Jenkins, CI/CD), and Java J2EE (version >= 17)
  • Exceptional problem-solver with experience in leading teams, including identifying, researching, and coordinating resources to troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues

Responsibilities

  • Contribute as part of a SCRUM squad team to develop cutting-edge legal search engine product
  • Ensure technical consistency and overall code quality and maintainability; co-create technical components with the architects of the product
  • Define, coordinate, and provide direct input to project plans
  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
  • Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews; resolve technical issues as necessary
  • Keep abreast of new technology developments and follow global RELX technical strategy
  • Mentor more junior members of the team
  • Undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments
  • Provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, development, and tuning of a legal search platform
  • Perform architecture design across multiple components
  • Work with others to talk to users and the Product team to translate their requests into solutions

Skills

Java
Micronaut
SpringBoot
Apache Solr
Elasticsearch
AWS
Lambda
S3
RDS
Redshift
Cassandra
Redis
MongoDB
Kubernetes

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$423.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend
Office Culture
Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves
DEI Learning Opportunities
Community Engagement
Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.
AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.
The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.
Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.
AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.
Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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