Flywire
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer I, Payments Platform
Flywire, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer I, Payments Platform
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.
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. We have digitized payments for more than 3,000 global clients in education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and supporting over 140 currencies. With over 950+ global FlyMates, over 40 nationalities, and 14 offices worldwide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer I, Payments Platform
– ideally with a background in FinTech. Your primary responsibility will be to build and maintain the platform that supports the money movement of our industry‑leading payment engine, moving hundreds of millions every day.
In this role you will design new functionalities and improve existing capabilities to enhance speed, cost and scalability of our product within defined timeframes. Key responsibilities include:
Write clean, high‑quality, testable, secure, maintainable and extendable code.
Debug and resolve challenging bugs and production issues.
Analyze complex problems, evaluating variable factors to determine appropriate solutions.
Evaluate and select methods, techniques and tools for optimal results.
Assess and enhance scalability and performance.
Drive change and improvement across the development lifecycle.
Ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of applications.
Collaborate with Product Managers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
Mentor and help fellow developers grow.
Here’s What We’re Looking For
6+ years of experience in application development.
Java development experience is required; Ruby experience is highly valued.
Expertise in web services and REST architecture.
Experience designing, developing and supporting scalable, performant and reliable services and distributed systems.
Product‑oriented mindset.
Prior experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
Understanding of observability principles and tools.
Knowledge of relational databases and object‑oriented fundamentals.
Strong collaboration with QAs, Product and SRE teams.
Fluent in English.
FinTech or payment industry experience is appreciated.
Ability to deliver high‑quality code quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technologies We Use
Java and Ruby
React
GitLab
Our Culture We are a global company with an engineering team distributed across three continents and four countries, enabling remote work. Our engineering practice embraces Agile, Lean and Extreme Programming, giving teams autonomy to execute their mission. We actively engage in knowledge sharing, open‑source contribution and community events.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flying Start – immersive Global Induction Program.
Dynamic & Global Team.
Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT).
FlyBetter Days and Digital Disconnect Days.
Great Talent & Development Programs.
Submit today and get started!
Throughout our process you will meet with different FlyMates: the Hiring Manager, team peers, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the steps.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 offices, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.
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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.
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. We have digitized payments for more than 3,000 global clients in education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and supporting over 140 currencies. With over 950+ global FlyMates, over 40 nationalities, and 14 offices worldwide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer I, Payments Platform
– ideally with a background in FinTech. Your primary responsibility will be to build and maintain the platform that supports the money movement of our industry‑leading payment engine, moving hundreds of millions every day.
In this role you will design new functionalities and improve existing capabilities to enhance speed, cost and scalability of our product within defined timeframes. Key responsibilities include:
Write clean, high‑quality, testable, secure, maintainable and extendable code.
Debug and resolve challenging bugs and production issues.
Analyze complex problems, evaluating variable factors to determine appropriate solutions.
Evaluate and select methods, techniques and tools for optimal results.
Assess and enhance scalability and performance.
Drive change and improvement across the development lifecycle.
Ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of applications.
Collaborate with Product Managers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
Mentor and help fellow developers grow.
Here’s What We’re Looking For
6+ years of experience in application development.
Java development experience is required; Ruby experience is highly valued.
Expertise in web services and REST architecture.
Experience designing, developing and supporting scalable, performant and reliable services and distributed systems.
Product‑oriented mindset.
Prior experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
Understanding of observability principles and tools.
Knowledge of relational databases and object‑oriented fundamentals.
Strong collaboration with QAs, Product and SRE teams.
Fluent in English.
FinTech or payment industry experience is appreciated.
Ability to deliver high‑quality code quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technologies We Use
Java and Ruby
React
GitLab
Our Culture We are a global company with an engineering team distributed across three continents and four countries, enabling remote work. Our engineering practice embraces Agile, Lean and Extreme Programming, giving teams autonomy to execute their mission. We actively engage in knowledge sharing, open‑source contribution and community events.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flying Start – immersive Global Induction Program.
Dynamic & Global Team.
Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT).
FlyBetter Days and Digital Disconnect Days.
Great Talent & Development Programs.
Submit today and get started!
Throughout our process you will meet with different FlyMates: the Hiring Manager, team peers, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the steps.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 offices, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.
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