Software Engineer Ii, Payments Platform

Flywire
Madrid, Spain
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Computer Programming Relational Databases Programming Tools Distributed Systems Payment Systems Object-Oriented Software Development Ruby
+10 more
Software Engineering Web Services ReactJS Large Language Models Backend Virtual Agents Api Design Restful APIs GXP Programming Languages

Job description

Are you ready to trade your job for a journey?Become a FlyMate!Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate.At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments.We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.What more do we need to truly be unstoppable?Perhaps, that is you!Who we areFlywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology.Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,300 global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies.And, we’re just getting started!With over ** global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 14 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.Software Engineer, Payments PlatformWork for a global payments leader, consistently ranked one of the best companies to work for.We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help build and scale the platform behind Flywire’s global payment engine, moving hundreds of millions every day across education, healthcare, travel and B2B payments.This role is hybrid/office based inValencia, Spain .This is crucial.We also welcome applications from candidates based in other cities in Spain who are open to relocating to Valencia.This role is a role for someone with around2 yearssoftware engineering experience who wants to continue building strong technical foundations while working on real, high impact systems.You’ll be working on business critical technology that directly affects payment speed, reliability and client experience.The role offers the opportunity to learn across backend, full stack, cloud, platform engineering and AI enabled development while contributing to systems used by clients across multiple industries.Flywire is actively adopting AI across the business, including within Engineering.This role is suited to someone who is curious about modern development practices, interested in how AI can improve engineering effectiveness and keen to keep learning as technology evolves.Role FocusDepending on final team placement, the role may lean backend or full stack, so we are open to candidates with:full stack experienceexperience in other programming languagesstrong software engineering fundamentalsthe ability to learn new technologies quicklycuriosity around AI, LLMs and agentic development toolsYou’ll work with modern engineering teams across Java, Ruby, React, AWS, distributed systems, LLMs and agentic AI tools.You do not need prior experience with this exact stack.We’re open to engineers from other programming backgrounds who have strong fundamentals and are comfortable learning new tools and technologies.What You’ll DoBuild, maintain and improve services that support high volume payment systemsWrite clean, testable and maintainable codeContribute to new features and improve existing functionalitySupport the reliability, performance and security of our platformInvestigate technical issues and help resolve production problemsUse data, product context and technical judgement to make good engineering decisionsCollaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, SRE and Engineers across global teamsLearn from experienced engineers while contributing to good engineering practices within the teamExplore how AI enabled tools can support engineering productivity, quality and problem solvingWhat we’re looking forAround 2 years’ experience in software or application developmentStrong software engineering fundamentals, ideally with experience in backend or full stack developmentExperience building or working with APIs, web services or REST based architectureGood understanding of object oriented design or similar programming principlesSome exposure to relational databasesInterest in scalable systems, cloud platforms and reliabilityAbility to learn new languages, frameworks and toolsCuriosity around AI adoption, LLMs and modern engineering workflowsComfortable working in a cross functional product engineering environmentStrong communication skills and fluent EnglishProduct minded approach, with an interest in how engineering decisions impact customers and the businessFinTech or payments experience is desirable but not requiredBased in Valencia or open to relocating to Valencia from another city in SpainWe OfferCompetitive compensationEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction ProgramDynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMatesBe a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impactCompetitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe inDigital Disconnect Days!Great Talent & Development ProgramsEqual Opportunity EmployerFlywire is an equal opportunity employer.#J-***-Ljbffr

Requirements

Around 2 years’ experience in software or application development Strong software engineering fundamentals, ideally with experience in backend or full stack development Experience building or working with APIs, web services or REST based architectureGood understanding of object oriented design or similar programming principles Some exposure to relational databases Interest in scalable systems, cloud platforms and reliability Ability to learn new languages, frameworks and tools Curiosity around AI adoption, LLMs and modern engineering workflows Comfortable working in a cross functional product engineering environment Strong communication skills and fluent English Product minded approach, with an interest in how engineering decisions impact customers and the business FinTech or payments experience is desirable but not required

Benefits & conditions

Based in Valencia or open to relocating to Valencia from another city in Spain We Offer Competitive compensation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!) Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMates Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in Digital Disconnect Days! Great Talent & Development Programs Equal Opportunity Employer Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. #J-*****-Ljbffr

About the company

Madrid, España

Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate! Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world. What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! Who we are Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology. Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,300 global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies. And, we’re just getting started! With over ** global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 14 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

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