Engineering Lead, Core Banking

Airwallex7 months ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Level

Lead

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Aug 14, 2025

Full TimeLead

The role

Summary

Airwallex seeks an Engineering Lead for their Core Banking Platform team in Singapore to lead a high-performing team building distributed multi-currency wallet systems and transaction engines. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, focusing on scalable financial platforms that power global cross-border payments for 200,000+ businesses.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers while actively participating in hands-on development and technical design decisions

Distributed System Architecture: Design and implement scalable transaction engines and multi-currency wallet platforms for global financial operations

Financial Platform Development: Build and maintain mission-critical banking systems ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across client ledgers

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product teams and engineering groups to align technical solutions with business objectives and requirements

Innovation and Process Improvement: Develop productivity-enhancing tools and explore AI opportunities to improve engineering practices and system observability

Team Development: Foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth

System Reliability: Ensure high availability and consistency across distributed systems handling critical financial transactions and data

What we look for

Technical

Distributed Systems Expertise8+ years of software engineering experience with strong foundation in designing and implementing distributed systems

Backend DevelopmentHands-on experience in backend development and database technologies for high-scale applications

Financial Domain KnowledgeSolid understanding of accounting concepts including ledgers, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance

System ArchitectureExperience solving availability and consistency challenges across mission-critical financial systems

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Engineering Management2+ years of experience managing and mentoring development teams in fast-paced environments

Financial TechnologyPrevious experience working in financial services, fintech, or banking technology domains

High-Scale SystemsExperience building and maintaining systems handling high transaction volumes and strict accuracy requirements

Skills

Required skills

Distributed SystemsExpert-level knowledge of distributed system design patterns and implementation

Backend EngineeringAdvanced proficiency in backend development with focus on scalability and performance

Database ManagementStrong experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases for financial applications

Financial DomainUnderstanding of accounting principles, ledger systems, and financial transaction processing

Team LeadershipProven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams

System ArchitectureExperience designing fault-tolerant, highly available systems for mission-critical applications

Nice to have

AI and Machine LearningInterest in exploring AI opportunities for process improvement and system enhancement

Cloud PlatformsExperience with AWS, GCP, or Azure for scalable cloud infrastructure

MicroservicesHands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization

DevOps PracticesKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation

Performance OptimizationExperience optimizing high-throughput systems for latency and scalability

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Global Impact

Work on financial platforms serving 200,000+ businesses worldwide including major brands like Brex, Rippling, and SHEIN

Professional Development

Accelerated learning opportunities in a fast-growing fintech unicorn valued at $8 billion

Innovation Culture

Access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and solve complex problems

Diverse Environment

Work with 2,000+ talented professionals across 26 global offices in an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace

Founder-like Ownership

Real impact and ownership opportunities in building the future of global banking and payments

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with talent acquisition team to discuss background, experience, and role alignment
2
Technical Assessment — System design interview focusing on distributed systems, scalability, and financial platform architecture
3
Leadership Interview — Discussion of management philosophy, team leadership experience, and people development approach
4
Technical Deep Dive — Hands-on technical interview covering backend development, database design, and problem-solving
5
Cultural Fit — Meeting with team members and leadership to assess cultural alignment and collaboration style
6
Final Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about strategic vision, career goals, and role expectations