Software Development Engineer II - Infrastructure at Remitly

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Remitly Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Expertise in one or more general purpose programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, C#, Python or Ruby
  • 1+ years of experience building and operating microservices-oriented infrastructure in the cloud (AWS preferred)
  • Experience with containerization tools and building/running Kubernetes clusters
  • Experience designing and implementing infrastructure with attention to API design, scalability, performance, and observability
  • Strong skills in designing and implementing well-instrumented, well-documented, and future-ready solutions
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Build and own Developer Platform products with engineers as the primary users, including AWS cloud environments and the Kubernetes (EKS) platform
  • Design and implement software solutions for large, complex, and ambiguous technical problems, often spanning multiple systems and teams
  • Proactively research, evaluate, and champion new technologies for adoption across the team
  • Solve broad technical challenges: contribute to the creation and implementation of solutions to organizational and engineering-wide problems, bringing expertise in technical reviews, coding, engineering excellence, and development processes
  • Identify and prioritize improvements: recognize, articulate, and help address technical, operational, product, and organizational challenges that impact the Infrastructure engineering team's ability to perform at its best
  • Support the Infrastructure team through a rotating on-call schedule

Skills

AWS
Kubernetes
EKS
SRE
Observability
Security
Compliance
Developer Platform
SDLC

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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