Engineering Lead, Core Banking at Airwallex - Singapore

Role Overview

As an Engineering Lead in the Core Banking team at Airwallex, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global financial platform. Based in Singapore, you will lead a team of talented engineers responsible for building and maintaining our core banking platform, which powers essential functions such as client wallet transactions and financial ledger management. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the scalability, financial accuracy, and adaptability of our transaction engine and multi-currency wallet platform.

You will be a hands-on technical leader, actively participating in the development process, providing guidance, and taking ownership of technical designs and decisions. Collaboration with product and other engineering teams will be essential to align technical solutions with business objectives. Furthermore, you will drive innovation in productivity-enhancing tools and processes, exploring opportunities to leverage AI to improve engineering practices and system observability.

A Day in the Life

A typical day for an Engineering Lead in the Core Banking team might involve:

• Leading a stand-up meeting with your team to discuss progress, roadblocks, and priorities.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on technical designs and code.
• Participating in cross-functional meetings with product managers and other engineering teams.
• Writing and reviewing code for the transaction engine or multi-currency wallet platform.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers on the team.
• Researching and evaluating new technologies and tools.
• Brainstorming and prototyping new features and functionalities.
• Analyzing system performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Exploring AI solutions to enhance engineering practices and system observability.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for finance and technology, offering a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and growth. It is a strategic location for Airwallex, providing access to a diverse talent pool and a thriving business environment. Working in Singapore allows you to be at the forefront of the fintech industry, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the field.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As an Engineering Lead in the Core Banking team, you can progress along a technical leadership path, becoming a Principal Engineer or Architect. Alternatively, you can pursue a management path, leading larger teams and taking on more strategic responsibilities. We also offer opportunities to move into different areas of the company, such as product management or engineering management.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated salary range for this role in Singapore is $180,000 - $280,000 USD per year. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, employee stock options, professional development opportunities, and more.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building the future of global finance and are willing to take on challenging problems. We value individuals who are humble, collaborative, and results-oriented. We encourage our employees to learn and grow, and we provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Airwallex team as an Engineering Lead in the Core Banking team, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building the future of global finance and are excited to contribute to our mission.

FAQ

1. What is Airwallex? Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, offering solutions for cross-border payments, treasury management, and more.
2. What does the Core Banking team do? The Core Banking team is responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Airwallex's financial platform, including client wallet transactions and financial ledger management.
3. What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Lead in the Core Banking team? The key responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team of engineers, driving technical design and implementation, and collaborating with product and other engineering teams.
4. What skills and experience are required for this role? We are looking for candidates with 8+ years of software engineering experience, strong experience in distributed systems, and experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
5. What is the work environment like at Airwallex? Airwallex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership, where employees are encouraged to learn and grow.
6. What opportunities for career growth are available at Airwallex? Airwallex offers opportunities for career growth along both technical and management paths, as well as opportunities to move into different areas of the company.
7. What is the salary range for this role? The estimated salary range for this role in Singapore is $180,000 - $280,000 USD per year.
8. What benefits does Airwallex offer? Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, employee stock options, and more.
9. How do I apply for this role? You can apply for this role by submitting your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
10. What is Airwallex's approach to using AI? Airwallex is exploring AI solutions to enhance engineering practices, improve system observability, and drive innovation across the platform.