Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Onboarding

Airwallex, 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 through KYC and risk-based operations. The position involves designing and building scalable systems, particularly focusing on microservices architecture using Java/Kotlin.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting high-traffic, high-availability systems that meet global user demands, implementing best practices for service-to-service communication, and ensuring robust security measures. They will work closely with data scientists and product managers to design data pipelines and analytics platforms, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions.

The role offers an opportunity to work with a team of over 1,500 innovative professionals across 20+ global offices. Backed by world-leading investors including Sequoia and Mastercard, Airwallex provides a platform for professional growth in a fast-paced fintech environment. The company serves over 100,000 businesses worldwide, including prominent names like Brex, Rippling, and SHEIN.

The position requires a combination of technical expertise and leadership skills, with a focus on maintaining high standards of code quality and system performance. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's mission of building the global payments and financial platform of the future, while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning.