Senior Android Engineer - Payments Team (Card & POS) at Airwallex, Singapore

Role Overview

As a Senior Android Engineer in the Payments Team at Airwallex Singapore, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative mobile payment solutions. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our Android applications, with a focus on card and Point of Sale (POS) systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing fintech company and make a significant impact on how businesses manage their finances globally. You will be working within a global engineering team to deliver seamless and secure payment experiences for our users. This role requires a strong understanding of Android development principles, experience with payment technologies, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

A Day in the Life

Your day will typically involve a mix of coding, collaboration, and problem-solving. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Morning: Start with a team stand-up meeting to discuss progress, challenges, and priorities. Review code from your peers, focusing on code quality, security, and performance. You might also dedicate time to researching new technologies and frameworks to improve our development processes.
• Mid-day: Deep dive into coding tasks, implementing new features, fixing bugs, or optimizing existing code. Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements and ensure the user experience is top-notch. You may also participate in design discussions to plan the architecture of new components or features.
• Afternoon: Participate in sprint planning or retrospective meetings. Write unit and UI tests to ensure code quality and prevent regressions. You'll also collaborate with QA engineers to resolve issues and ensure the overall quality of our mobile applications. You may also provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for fintech innovation, making it an ideal location to advance your career in the payments industry. Airwallex's Singapore office is a dynamic and diverse environment where you'll work alongside talented professionals from around the world. The city offers a high quality of life, excellent infrastructure, and a thriving tech community. Working in Singapore provides opportunities to learn from industry leaders, attend conferences, and participate in various networking events. Singapore's strategic location also provides easy access to other key markets in Asia-Pacific, allowing you to contribute to Airwallex's global expansion.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Android Engineer, you can advance your career in several directions:

• Staff Engineer: Focus on technical leadership, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers.
• Engineering Manager: Lead a team of Android engineers, overseeing project execution and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Principal Engineer: Provide technical vision and guidance across multiple teams, contributing to the overall technology strategy of the company.
• Architect: Specialise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and reliable systems that support Airwallex's growing business needs.

We provide various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal mobility options to help you achieve your career goals.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with your experience and skills. Our estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $200,000 USD per year.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to support your work-life balance.
• Employee Stock Options: An opportunity to share in the company's success.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Rewards for outstanding contributions.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, conferences, and certifications.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work and flexible hours.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support for your physical and mental well-being.
• Free Lunch and Snacks: Complimentary meals and snacks in the office.
• Company-Sponsored Events: Social events and team-building activities.

Airwallex Culture

Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We value individuals who are passionate about their work, driven to excel, and committed to making a positive impact. We encourage our employees to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and think outside the box. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Our operating principles guide our actions and decisions. We move fast, dig deep, and get stuff done. We embrace AI to work smarter and solve problems faster.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Android Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing fintech company, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Airwallex?

   Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses. We help businesses operate globally without borders, offering solutions for payments, treasury, and financial management.

2. What does the Payments Team do?

   The Payments Team is responsible for developing and maintaining our payment solutions, including card processing, POS systems, and payment gateway integrations.

3. What technologies do you use?

   We primarily use Kotlin and Java for Android development, along with modern frameworks like Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and Dependency Injection libraries like Dagger/Hilt.

4. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager. You may also be asked to complete a coding assignment.

5. What are the working hours?

   We offer flexible working hours and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Core hours are generally between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, but this can be flexible depending on the team's needs.

6. What opportunities for professional development are available?

   We offer various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal mobility options to help you achieve your career goals.

7. What is the company culture like?

   Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We value individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to making a positive impact.

8. What are the benefits of working at Airwallex?

   We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, employee stock options, and performance-based bonuses.

9. What is the dress code?

   We have a casual dress code. You are welcome to wear whatever is comfortable for you.

10. How does Airwallex use AI?

    Airwallex is leveraging AI to improve our products, streamline our operations, and enhance the customer experience. We are using AI for fraud detection, risk management, and personalized recommendations.