Job Description
Software Engineer II, Payments Platform
We're on a mission to power the world's most important and complex payments. Using our Flywire Advantage – the combination of a next‐gen payments platform, proprietary global payment network, and vertical‐specific software – we help clients get paid and their customers pay with ease, anywhere in the world.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Software Engineer II to help build and scale the platform that powers our industry‐leading payment engine – moving hundreds of millions of dollars daily. You'll design new features, improve existing functionality, and ensure 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.
Qualifications
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.
Experience with agentic development tools like Claude Code or OpenAI Codex.
Knowledge of relational databases.
Strong fundamentals in object‐oriented design.
Experience collaborating in cross‐functional teams (QA, Product, SRE).
Fluent in English.
FinTech or payments industry experience is a plus.
Tech Stack You'll Work With
Backend : Java, Ruby
Frontend : React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Databases & systems : Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Sidekiq, AMQP, ElasticSearch
Cloud : AWS
Version control & CI/CD : GitLab
Agentic AI : Claude Code, Cursor
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flying Start – immersive Global Induction Program
Dynamic & Global Team collaboration
Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness)
Meaningful impact – every FlyMate makes an impact
Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer
Digital Disconnect Days
Great Talent & Development Programs
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.
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