Senior Software Development Engineer
Core
Design and build backend services for verification and risk controls on Remitly's Trust Platform to protect customers and enable seamless money movement.
Role type
Senior backend software engineer (verification/risk)
Builds
Core capabilities for secure, reliable, and compliant money movement at global scale
Domain
Fintech / Money transfer / Risk & Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend services development, System architecture, End-to-end ownership, Design reviews, Technical mentorship, Cross-team collaboration
Preferred skills
Ambiguity navigation, Platform primitives improvement (via careerplan.io/jobs/104909-senior-software-development-engineer-at-remitly)
Technologies
Kotlin, Java, Go, C#, Python, Ruby, JavaScript
Responsibilities
Design and build backend services for verification and risk controls; Ship reliable, observable, and scalable systems meeting strict SLOs; Partner with Product, Risk, and Compliance to translate requirements into technical solutions; Own services end-to-end including architecture, implementation, testing, and on-call; Improve platform primitives for feature gating and data quality; Lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities