Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Financial Platform
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer value due to engaging with cutting-edge technologies in a high-growth fintech environment.
- Engaging work on backend systems for a leading fintech
- Opportunities for innovation and influence in product development
- Competitive conditions and chance to work with modern technologies
- Requires strong technical background and adaptability
Pros
- Work on innovative financial products impacting numerous businesses
- Opportunity to lead backend system development in fintech
- Access to modern tech stack and frameworks
Cons
- Responsibilities may include complex problem-solving
- Requires adaptation to fast-changing environments
- Possible communication challenges with cross-functional teams
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid / office
Good fit
- Mid to senior level backend engineers in finance
- Technical leaders passionate about product innovation
- Individuals seeking impact in a growing fintech environment
Not recommended for
- New or entry-level engineers without backend experience
- Those resistant to cross-team collaboration
- Candidates uninterested in the financial technology domain
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,700 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
The Opportunity:
Join our Ledger and Recon Platform team, a critical component of Airwallex's mission to provide seamless financial management solutions. As an Engineering Manager in this dynamic team, you will build and scale key financial products and serve as a bridge between engineering domains and the finance division.
In this role, you will lead efforts to develop and enhance our internal ledger and reconciliation systems. Your expertise will help ensure accuracy, security, and innovation in our financial processes, and your understanding of accounting principles will facilitate effective collaboration with finance stakeholders.
With Airwallex's rapid growth and fast-paced expansion, you will face and tackle the exciting challenge of developing scalable, extensible, and reliable technology infrastructure that supports our global business operations.
What You'll Do
Develop and Optimize: Engineer sophisticated and scalable backend systems to manage financial data and transactions efficiently and securely.
Collaborate and Refine: Work closely with Product Management, Design, and other Engineering teams to enhance product features and functionality, ensuring our platform exceeds customer expectations and adheres to regulatory requirements.
Innovate and Implement: Use your product insight and data-driven feedback to validate and evolve product requirements, ensuring robustness and scalability.
Ensure Data Integrity: Implement and enhance data integrity checks and processes to maintain the accuracy and consistency of financial data.
Secure Development: Develop with security best practices in mind to protect user data and transactions from threats and unauthorized access.
What You Are
Knowledgeable and Skilled: You bring a strong foundation in backend software engineering, with expertise in languages such as Java, Kotlin, or equivalent.
Analytical and Data-Driven: You leverage data to make informed decisions and enhance the platform’s effectiveness.
Empathetic and Insightful: You possess a deep understanding of customer and financial data needs, guiding your approach to software development.
A Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team environment, sharing knowledge and embracing diverse perspectives to achieve collective goals.
Adaptable and Continuously Learning: You are eager to learn new skills and technologies, adapting quickly to changes in the fintech landscape.
Security-Conscious: You focus on security, particularly in protecting user data and preventing unauthorized access. Your skills in security practices are crucial in maintaining the trust and safety of our financial products.
Why Join Us
Impact: Contribute to a platform that is transforming the fintech landscape and supporting thousands of businesses worldwide.
Growth: Advance your career with opportunities to lead projects and initiatives in an environment that supports your professional development.
Innovation: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a culture that dares to challenge the status quo.
Culture: Join a team that values transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.
Equal opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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