Senior IT Engineer, Financial System

Airwallex2 days ago

Location

AU - Sydney

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 150,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior IT Engineer

Posted

Apr 8, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

A Senior IT Engineer role at Airwallex focused on optimizing and engineering financial systems, responsible for implementing scalable, secure, and efficient financial infrastructure across global operations. The ideal candidate will lead technical design, system integrations, and drive continuous improvement in finance technology solutions.

What you'll do

System Architecture: Lead technical design and implementation of finance systems, focusing on ERP configuration, API integrations, and data pipeline management

Technical Optimization: Continuously improve system performance and reliability, automate manual finance processes, and enhance data integrity across platforms

Integration Management: Design, build, and maintain integrations between finance systems and other internal or external platforms

Technical Support: Act as highest escalation point for complex system issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term technical fixes

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Finance team to translate business requirements into technical specifications and executable code

Security and Compliance: Ensure financial systems adhere to global security standards and support audit requirements through automated logging and controls

Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system diagrams, integration maps, and technical guides

What we look for

Technical

ERP SystemsStrong technical knowledge of ERP systems and integration technologies

API IntegrationProven ability to build integrations using APIs, middleware tools, low-code platforms, or scripting languages

Finance Process UnderstandingStrong understanding of finance and procurement processes across multiple jurisdictions

Education

Bachelor's DegreeDegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Experience

Project ManagementAbility to manage technical projects from conception to deployment in a fast-paced environment

Cross-Functional CollaborationExperience working collaboratively across multiple departments and stakeholders

Skills

Required skills

PythonScripting and integration development

JavaScriptWeb and integration scripting

API DevelopmentCreating and managing system integrations

Nice to have

ERP CertificationTechnical certifications in ERP systems administration or development

Global Fintech ExperienceExperience in multi-jurisdictional tax and compliance environments

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 150,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Benefits

Global Career Opportunity

Work in a fast-growing fintech with presence across 26 global offices

Innovation Environment

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology and global payment systems

Professional Growth

Accelerated learning and true ownership of complex technical projects

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — HR review of application and initial qualifications match
2
Technical Assessment — Evaluation of technical skills through coding challenges or system design review
3
Stakeholder Interviews — Technical interviews with Finance and IT team members to assess collaboration and problem-solving skills
4
Final Leadership Interview — Discussion with senior leadership to align on mission, values, and long-term potential