Software Engineer II

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

The Regional Expansion team manages the core of Remitly's product; a platform for transferring funds quickly and reliably, ensuring our customers always have a great experience, from send to receive. We ensure the movement of over 12 billion dollars a year through disbursement methods such as bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallets, and home delivery.

As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) on the Global Regional Expansion team at Remitly, you will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and regionally optimized financial services to support international expansion. You will contribute to designing and implementing software solutions that address unique customer and partner needs in new markets, working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to build high-quality systems, improve existing infrastructure, and enhance technical scalability and reliability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and help shape the future of global remittances.

You Will:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure backend services that enable regional expansion.
• Work on APIs, microservices, and distributed systems that support global remittance operations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve system performance, enhance reliability, and optimize architecture for new market needs.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges related to regional compliance, transaction processing, and partner integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, following best engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Compliance, Business Development, and Operations) to align engineering solutions with business goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high availability and system resilience.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and contribute to innovation in the global payments space.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend services and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Go, or equivalent backend programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying scalable applications.
• Understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Eagerness to learn, receive mentorship, and grow within a fast-paced global team.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and best practices for data storage and retrieval.

Interest in regional financial regulations, security, and compliance requirements in fintech or global payments (preferred but not required).

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
• Learning & development benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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