Senior Software Engineer, Issuing Platform at Airwallex - Singapore

Role Overview

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for building and operating high-scale, reliable systems? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can contribute to the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology? If so, Airwallex is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Issuing Platform team in Singapore. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and operating the core systems that power Airwallex's card issuing, transaction processing, and settlement capabilities. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and resilient backend services. You will also contribute to the improvement of our engineering processes and best practices.

A Day in the Life

Your day as a Senior Software Engineer at Airwallex might include: * Participating in a design review for a new feature on our transaction processing platform. * Writing code to implement a new API endpoint for card lifecycle management. * Debugging a production issue affecting settlement processing. * Collaborating with product managers to define the requirements for a new card product. * Mentoring a junior engineer on best practices for writing unit tests. * Attending a daily stand-up meeting to discuss progress and roadblocks. * Deploying a new version of our card issuing service to production. * Investigating performance bottlenecks in our transaction processing system. * Participating in an incident retrospective to identify areas for improvement. * Learning about new technologies and trends in the payments industry.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for finance and technology, making it an ideal location to build a career in the fintech industry. Airwallex's Singapore office is a vibrant and dynamic workplace, with a diverse team of talented individuals from all over the world. Singapore offers a high quality of life, with excellent infrastructure, a strong economy, and a safe and welcoming environment.

Career Path

Airwallex is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in a number of different directions. You could become a Staff Engineer, leading technical initiatives across multiple teams. You could also become an Engineering Manager, leading a team of engineers and driving the execution of our product roadmap. Alternatively, you could specialize in a particular area of expertise, such as distributed systems or security.

Salary & Benefits

Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: * Competitive salary and equity. * Comprehensive health insurance. * Generous paid time off. * Professional development opportunities. * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology. * Collaborative and supportive work environment. * Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company. * Flexible work arrangements. * Employee assistance program. * Wellness programs. * Company-sponsored events. * Commuter benefits. * Relocation assistance (if applicable). * Learning and Development budget. * Snacks and beverages in the office. * Parental leave benefits. *Note: Salary ranges are estimates based on market data and may vary depending on experience and qualifications.* Estimated salary for this role in Singapore ranges from $120,000-$200,000 USD annually.

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we are building the financial infrastructure to empower businesses to operate globally without borders. Our vision is to be the financial operating system for global businesses, connecting entrepreneurs, creators, and businesses of all sizes to opportunities in every corner of the world. We are looking for ambitious individuals who share our passion for innovation and our commitment to excellence. We value: * **Customer Obsession:** We are passionate about understanding and meeting the needs of our customers. * **Ownership:** We take ownership of our work and are accountable for our results. * **Innovation:** We are constantly looking for new and better ways to do things. * **Collaboration:** We work together as a team to achieve our goals. * **Excellence:** We strive for excellence in everything we do.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online through our careers page. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) **Q: What is Airwallex?** A: Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. **Q: What does the Issuing Platform team do?** A: The Issuing Platform team builds and operates core systems for card issuing, transaction processing, and settlement at global scale. The team owns mission-critical platforms that underpin Airwallex’s issuing products, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and compliance. **Q: What technologies does the Issuing Platform team use?** A: The Issuing Platform team uses a variety of technologies, including Java, Go, Kotlin, RESTful APIs, gRPC, distributed systems, microservices, cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD. **Q: What are the responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer on the Issuing Platform team?** A: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating backend services that support card issuing, transaction processing, and settlement. You will also contribute to the design of scalable, resilient systems in a distributed environment, write high-quality, well-tested code, and participate actively in code reviews and design discussions. **Q: What are the qualifications for a Senior Software Engineer on the Issuing Platform team?** A: The qualifications for a Senior Software Engineer on the Issuing Platform team include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of software engineering experience, a strong understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms, and experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient systems. **Q: What is the work environment like at Airwallex?** A: Airwallex offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are looking for ambitious individuals who share our passion for innovation and our commitment to excellence. **Q: What opportunities are available for professional development at Airwallex?** A: Airwallex is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in a number of different directions. **Q: What benefits does Airwallex offer?** A: Airwallex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. **Q: How do I apply for a Senior Software Engineer position at Airwallex?** A: You can apply online through our careers page. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. **Q: Is there room to grow in this role?** A: Absolutely. Airwallex encourages internal mobility and offers varied career paths depending on performance, interest, and company needs. You'll have ample opportunities to upskill and advance within the organization.