Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE3) – Customer Data Platform
Core
Design and deliver scalable backend services and APIs for a high-throughput customer data platform managing global financial transactions.
Role type
Senior IC backend engineer (distributed systems)
Builds
Scalable backend services, APIs, and data infrastructure for Remitly's money transfer products
Domain
Fintech / Global money transfer / Distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Go, or Python; distributed system design; AWS cloud operations; relational and non-relational database modeling; technical leadership; code review and mentorship
Preferred skills
DynamoDB or large-scale NoSQL; multi-tenant platform services; observability and performance optimization
Technologies
AWS, Java, Go, Python, DynamoDB, NoSQL
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of scalable backend services; break down complex features for parallel delivery; drive team-level projects from design to production; guide application design for maintainability; mitigate technical debt and operational risks; mentor junior engineers; partner with stakeholders on requirements and delivery plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership