Software Engineer I

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 Regional Expansion team manages the core of Remitly's product; a platform for transferring funds quickly and reliably, ensuring our customers always have a great experience, from send to receive. We ensure the movement of over 12 billion dollars a year through disbursement methods such as bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallets, and home delivery.

As a Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) on the Global Regional Expansion team at Remitly, you will help build and enhance software solutions that enable seamless expansion into new markets. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to scalable, reliable, and secure systems that serve customers worldwide.

This role is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in developing distributed systems while supporting Remitly's mission to improve financial access globally. You will receive mentorship from senior engineers, participate in real-world projects, and help solve complex technical challenges in the global payments space.

You Will

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code to support regional expansion initiatives.
• Work on backend services, APIs, and microservices, gaining hands-on experience with scalable systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on software design, architecture, and implementation.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to continuously improve software quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, system issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Learn best practices in cloud-based development (AWS) and contribute to deployments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Design) to align technical work with business needs.
• Stay curious and continuously expand your technical skills, applying new knowledge to real-world problems.
  
  

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend services and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Go, or equivalent backend programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying scalable applications.
• Understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Eagerness to learn, receive mentorship, and grow within a fast-paced global team.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and best practices for data storage and retrieval.
• Interest in regional financial regulations, security, and compliance requirements in fintech or global payments.
  
  

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
• Learning & development 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 equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.