Software Development Engineer II

About the role

Remitly is dedicated to enabling individuals to access and manage their finances globally. Since our inception in 2011, we have provided secure and straightforward solutions for customers sending money worldwide. Our mission is to empower people to support their families, grow businesses, and seize opportunities, ensuring that financial services are accessible and trustworthy.

We seek innovative thinkers who are eager to contribute to a transformative journey in financial services. Join a diverse team of over 2,800 professionals who share a vision of enhancing lives through reliable financial solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and implement scalable backend services and APIs that form the foundation of Remitly's transaction processing system.
• Play a key role in the creation of a unified Transaction Platform Gateway and assist in migrating users from outdated systems to modern APIs.
• Manage features from inception to completion, translating requirements into technical designs, breaking down tasks, estimating effort, and ensuring high-quality delivery, including testing and documentation.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance development speed, ensuring that AI-generated outputs meet the team's standards for accuracy and security.
• Enhance the reliability and performance of critical transaction systems and participate in the team's on-call schedule.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate user needs into effective technical solutions.
• Provide constructive feedback during code and design reviews, maintaining high standards for code quality.
• Mentor colleagues through code reviews and collaborative programming sessions when possible.

Requirements

• A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in software development, particularly in building and maintaining production backend systems.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Go, Kotlin, or similar (Java, Python, C++), with a demonstrated capacity to learn new technologies.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems on cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Familiarity with deployment, testing, logging, and monitoring practices, including CI/CD methodologies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous feature requirements and independently drive projects from design to implementation.
• Proven experience in writing clean, modular, and well-tested code, along with conducting thorough code reviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance the software development process in a production environment.

Nice to have

• Background in payments, fintech, or similar fields where data accuracy and traceability are crucial.
• Experience with large-scale migrations of high-throughput systems, including service decomposition and API-first re-platforming.

Compensation Details

The starting salary for this role typically ranges from $144,000 to $180,000. Remitly employees in the U.S. are shareholders in the company, and equity is included in the overall compensation package. Additional information regarding medical benefits and other financial components will be provided by your recruiter.

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401k plan featuring company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military, and family care leave
• Mental health support and family planning benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Opportunities for continuing education and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that collaboration fuels innovation. Our "Connected Work Culture" encourages in-person teamwork, fostering an environment where ideas flourish and challenges are addressed more effectively. Corporate team members are expected to be in the office at least 50% of the time monthly, typically three days a week, to facilitate meaningful interactions that enhance team cohesion and business outcomes. Managers have the flexibility to adjust in-office expectations based on their team's needs. These intentional in-office interactions are essential for building relationships and driving creativity.

Remitly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We uphold a policy of nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all business operations.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer.