
About Airwallex
Empowering businesses with seamless cross-border payments
Key Highlights
- Valuation exceeds $5 billion with $1.2 billion raised
- Over 20,000 corporate customers using its services
- Headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, UK
- Offers corporate cards and expense management solutions
Airwallex, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fitzrovia, London, is a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange solutions. With a valuation exceeding $5 billion, Airwallex has raised $1.2 billion in funding and serves over 20,000 corporate customers, provid...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy a flexible work environment with 3 months of 'work from anywhere' policy each year, along with on-site meals and snacks to enhance wor...
🌟 Culture
Airwallex fosters a culture focused on simplifying global financial transactions for businesses, aiming to disrupt traditional banking with competitiv...
Overview
Airwallex is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Payments Platform to drive the development of integrated financial solutions. You'll lead a team focused on building a unified payments infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in payments systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, particularly in the payments or financial technology space. With at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, you possess a deep understanding of payment systems and the complexities involved in building scalable solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated by the mission of creating impactful financial products. Your leadership style is inclusive, and you excel at mentoring and developing talent within your team.
You are adept at making data-driven decisions and have experience with agile methodologies. You understand the importance of balancing speed and quality in product development, and you are comfortable navigating the challenges that come with building a global payments platform. Your strong communication skills enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design.
Desirable
Experience with cloud technologies and modern software development practices is a plus. Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the financial sector will help you navigate the complexities of building compliant solutions. You are passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and are excited about the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What you'll do
As the Engineering Lead for the Payments Platform at Airwallex, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of our payment solutions. You will lead a team of engineers, guiding them through the design and implementation of scalable systems that support our global customer base. Your role will involve setting technical direction, ensuring best practices in software development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team.
You will collaborate closely with product managers to define the roadmap for payment features and enhancements. Your ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications will be crucial in delivering high-quality products that meet customer needs. You will also be involved in performance monitoring and optimization of existing systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and reliably.
In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in recruiting and developing engineering talent. You will conduct regular one-on-ones with team members to provide feedback and support their professional growth. Your leadership will help create an environment where engineers feel empowered to innovate and take ownership of their work.
What we offer
At Airwallex, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of payments. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about technology and innovation. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement. Join us in building the global payments platform of the future and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
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