Engineering Lead - Cards

Airwallex, a global fintech valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Cards team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring someone who can both write code and guide teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years leading high-impact projects.

The position involves leading multiple engineering streamlines within the Cards team, working with distributed systems and event-driven architectures. You'll be responsible for clearing roadblocks, providing technical guidance, and shaping the technical vision while collaborating with global stakeholders.

Airwallex offers a dynamic work environment with a team of 1,500+ innovative professionals across 20+ global offices. The company is backed by world-class investors including Sequoia and Mastercard, and serves 100,000+ businesses worldwide with their unified payments and financial platform.

The role requires expertise in Java/Kotlin, experience with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), and strong knowledge of modern engineering practices. You'll work on high-volume distributed systems and contribute to building the future of global payments infrastructure.

As an Engineering Lead, you'll need to demonstrate strong leadership skills, commitment to quality, collaborative spirit, and natural curiosity. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing, global fintech, with benefits including hybrid/flexible working arrangements and regular team building events.