Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Onboarding

Airwallex, a leading unified payments and financial platform valued at US$5.6 billion, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Onboarding team. This role is crucial in facilitating the rapid integration of businesses into their platform, which serves over 100,000 businesses worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a team that's instrumental in Airwallex's regional expansion. You'll be responsible for architecting and developing microservices using Java/Kotlin, designing scalable systems for KYC verifications, and implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive financial data.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions, while also serving as a technical bar raiser for the team. The role requires a deep understanding of high-traffic, high-availability systems and the ability to design data pipelines and analytics platforms that drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings extensive software development experience, particularly with Java/Kotlin, and demonstrates strong technical leadership. You should be empathetic to customer needs, data-driven in your approach, and excellent at collaborating with teams across the organization. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with talented individuals in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Join Airwallex to be part of a team that's redefining the future of finance, backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia and Mastercard. You'll have the chance to contribute directly to the core engine of user growth while working on challenging technical problems in the fintech space.