Software Engineer III at Remitly

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerability classes (injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of security frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK
  • Strong grasp of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and security integration points
  • Understanding of common exploitation techniques and mitigation strategies
  • Experience with cloud IAM, network security groups, VPNs, and security policies
  • Knowledge of encryption standards, key management, and secrets handling (Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, Akeyless)
  • Understanding of container security best practices (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code security (Terraform, ARM templates)
  • Ability to read and review Java code for security vulnerabilities
  • Understanding of API security best practices (authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation)
  • Knowledge of authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, OpenID Connect)
  • Experience with microservices security patterns (service mesh, mutual TLS, zero trust)
  • Familiarity with Sp

Responsibilities

  • Secure and maintain microservice applications and CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement DevSecOps strategy in existing and new projects
  • Develop security controls to harden CI/CD pipelines and continuously improve application security posture
  • Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews for new projects
  • Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities in applications
  • Monitor security events using SIEM tools (Grafana, Loki, Azure Sentinel)
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
  • Maintain incident response playbooks, procedures and security documentation
  • Establish secure coding standards and provide developer training
  • Integrate security gates into release pipelines (Dev → Non-Prod → Prod)

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
AWS
Azure
DevSecOps
CI/CD
Cloud Security
Secure 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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