Flywire is hiring a Software Engineer II for our Payments Platform team. You will build and scale the platform that powers our industry-leading payment engine, designing new features, improving existing functionality, and ensuring our systems deliver speed, cost efficiency, and scalability.
What You'll Do
- Build, maintain, and optimise scalable and secure services.
- Write clean, testable, maintainable, and extendable code.
- Solve complex technical challenges and production issues.
- Evaluate data and scenarios to make sound design and technical decisions.
- Improve scalability, performance, and reliability across our systems.
- Contribute to product vision, collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers globally.
- Mentor and support fellow developers to grow their skills.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years’ experience in application development.
- Strong expertise in web services and REST architecture.
- Proven experience building scalable, distributed systems.
- Product-oriented mindset with focus on business impact.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Understanding of observability (o11y) tools and principles.
- Knowledge of relational databases.
- Strong fundamentals in object-oriented design.
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams (QA, Product, SRE).
- Fluent in English.
Nice to Have
- FinTech or payments industry experience is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Ruby, React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Platforms: Linux, AWS
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch
- Tools: Sidekiq, AMQP, GitLab
Team & Environment
You will be embedded in a cross-functional team working with colleagues around the globe.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flying Start - Global Induction Program
- Work with brilliant people
- Dynamic & Global Team
- Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMates
- Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer
- Digital Disconnect Days
- Great Talent & Development Programs
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid work model.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.
