Job Description:
Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.About the Role:
The App Platform Engineering Team is responsible for building and maintaining the foundational infrastructure, tools, and frameworks that empower product teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable applications. Focused on developer experience and platform performance, the team manages core services such as CI/CD pipelines, e2e testing, observability, runtime environments, and shared component library. In this role you will be working hybrid from our office in Seattle, WA and report to the Engineering Manager for the team.
You Will:
- Lead the technical strategy and systems of the App Platform engineering team.Deliver end to end complex projects and product features, with high autonomy and quality.
- Partner with product managers and engineers across teams to help achieve product and business goals.
- Lead the engineering team to develop high quality solutions and guide operational excellence, through system design, code reviews, monitoring, and automation.
- Contribute to the architecture and technical roadmap of our software systems, balancing short-term goals with long-term scalability and maintainability.
- Uphold our high engineering standards.
You Have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience leading other engineers on large features in collaboration with Product Management and other partners.
- Experience with CI/CD and advanced deployment strategies
- Strong computer science, web, and native app fundamentals, and knowledge of design patterns.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Expertise in one of the following programming languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin.
- Excellent collaboration skills.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $180,000 - $225,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid
Our Benefits:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education and travel benefits
We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Remitly Seattle, Washington, USA Office
Remitly's office is in the heart of downtown Seattle. Situated near tons of bars and restaurants, with easy access to public transport, it's an ideal location
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