Staff Backend Engineer, Payments Application at Airwallex

Singapore

Airwallex Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong role-related expertise in backend engineering, particularly for payments and financial platforms
  • Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) for backend systems
  • Ability to establish and follow internal coding standards
  • Familiarity with Airwallex's systems and infrastructure
  • Founder-like energy, strong thinking, motivation by mission, fast movement with good judgment, curiosity, first-principles decision-making, humility, and collaboration
  • Experience turning zero-to-one ideas into real products end-to-end and "getting stuff done."
  • Proficiency in using AI to work smarter and solve problems faster
  • Ability to tackle complex, high-visibility problems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with frontend engineers to build payment applications on third-party platforms
  • Design and develop backend systems based on Domain Driven Design
  • Establish constructive internal coding standards
  • Familiarize yourself with Airwallex (systems/infrastructure)
  • Drive innovation of new features for payment and billing solutions, including Payment Link and Invoice
  • Enhance code efficiency
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across diverse domains and locations
  • Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge payment and billing solutions, including payment plugins for platforms such as Shopify and WordPress

Skills

Backend Engineering
Payments Processing
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Financial Platforms
AI
Software Infrastructure

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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