Payments Platform Engineer Ii - Scale & Secure Payments

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

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Advanced Message Queuing Protocol HTML5 Microsoft Azure Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Databases Continuous Integration Relational Databases Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
+19 more
Linux Programming Tools Distributed Systems Elasticsearch MongoDB MySQL Object-Oriented Software Development Payment Gateway Redis Ruby Secure Coding Software Engineering Web Services ReactJS Backend Gitlab Front End Software Development Virtual Agents Software Version Control

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 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.Software Engineer II, Payments Platform? Work for a global payments leader, consistently ranked one of the best companies to work for.?Are you ready to trade your job for a journey?At Flywire, passion, excitement, and global collaboration are core to who we are.We’re on a mission to power the world’s most important and complex payments.Using our Flywire Advantage - the combination of next-gen payments platform, proprietary global payment network, and vertical-specific software - we help clients get paid, and their customers pay with ease, no matter where they are in the world.With 4,000+ clients in 240+ countries and territories, transactions in 140+ currencies, and 1,200+ FlyMates representing 40+ nationalities, we’re just getting started.The OpportunityWe’re seeking a Software Engineer II to help build and scale the platform that powers our industry-leading payment engine - moving hundreds of millions daily.You’ll design new features, improve existing functionality, and ensure our systems deliver speed, cost efficiency, and scalability.This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaborative problem-solving, writing clean and secure code, and taking full ownership of product quality within a cross-functional team.What you’ll doBuild, 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.What we’re looking for2+ 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 withagentic development toolslike 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 withBackend : Java, RubyFrontend : React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3Databases & systems : Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Sidekiq, AMQP, ElasticSearchCloud : AWSVersion control & CI/CD : GitLabAgentic AI : Claude Code, CursorWe Offer:Competitive compensationEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction ProgramWork with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social mediaDynamic & 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 in andDigital Disconnect Days!Great Talent & Development ProgramsSubmit today and get started!We are excited to get to know you!Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment.Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.With over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.#LI-Hybrid#J-***-Ljbffr

Requirements

2+ 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 & conditions

Competitive compensation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media 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 and Digital Disconnect Days! Great Talent & Development Programs Submit today and get started! We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions. Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire. Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-Hybrid #J-*****-Ljbffr

About the company

Madrid, EspaĂąa

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!, 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. Software Engineer II, Payments Platform ? Work for a global payments leader, consistently ranked one of the best companies to work for. ? Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? At Flywire, passion, excitement, and global collaboration are core to who we are. We’re on a mission to power the world’s most important and complex payments. Using our Flywire Advantage - the combination of next-gen payments platform, proprietary global payment network, and vertical-specific software - we help clients get paid, and their customers pay with ease, no matter where they are in the world. With 4,000+ clients in 240+ countries and territories, transactions in 140+ currencies, and 1,200+ FlyMates representing 40+ nationalities, we’re just getting started. The Opportunity

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