Staff Software Engineer – Backend (Payments & Commerce)
BoltFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including experience in technical leadership roles. They must have proven experience in architecting and scaling backend systems and APIs in production, along with strong computer science fundamentals, expertise in at least one backend language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Go, Python), and a deep understanding of REST API design and modern backend frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot). Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is also required, alongside a commitment to code quality, reliability, and performance.
As a Staff Engineer on the Cards team, you will drive the architecture, design, and evolution of complex backend systems that support the Cards product. You’ll lead cross-functional technical initiatives and ensure alignment with long-term engineering goals, own the full lifecycle of backend services—from idea to design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, guide teams in making scalable, secure, and high-performing system design decisions, establish engineering best practices around observability, testing, and API design, mentor and support the growth of engineers across the team, and collaborate closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable and impactful solutions.
Cross-border payment solutions for businesses
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.