Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - Identity & User Security

Airwallex2 months ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Level

Senior

Role

Frontend Engineer

Posted

Feb 11, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Frontend - Identity & User Security team in Singapore. This role focuses on building cutting-edge identity solutions and secure user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and micro-frontend architectures. The position requires 5+ years of frontend experience with 2+ years in frontend architecture, specifically for large-scale financial systems.

What you'll do

Frontend Application Development: Build high-quality products using latest versions of React and TypeScript

Micro-Frontend Architecture: Build micro-frontend web applications using domain-based design and Single SPA frameworks to ensure seamless integration

Backend-for-Frontend Integration: Leverage Apollo GraphQL as a Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) to build scalable and high-performance node services

Design System Development: Partner with the design team to build design systems and common component libraries, benchmarking against industry standards

Library Development: Deliver NPM packages and library widgets with open source projects to facilitate easy client integration

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Leverage GCP, Aliyun K8S, Bucket CDN, and Cloudflare to deploy micro-frontends and Node.js services using GitLab CI/CD

Quality Assurance: Adopt React Testing Library, Cypress, and Test Render to design high-quality unit and e2e tests with 80%+ coverage

CMS Development: Build no-code/serverless CMS systems for corporate and branding pages using Contentful and Next.js

Technical Leadership: Actively engage with the Frontend Guild, research cutting-edge technologies, and drive initiatives to build high-quality products

What we look for

Technical

Frontend ProficiencyProficient in HTML5, CSS3, ECMAScript 6+, and TypeScript

Framework ExpertiseProficient in React, Vue, Angular and corresponding technology stacks

Protocol KnowledgeStrong knowledge of HTTP(s) protocols, RESTful specifications

Build ToolsExperience with build tools like Webpack, Polyfill, Rollup.js

Styling LibrariesExpertise in Styled-Components, Emotion, or SCSS and frameworks like Material UI or Ant Design

Backend IntegrationExperience building Backend-for-Frontend layers using Node.js

Financial SystemsExperience developing large-scale financial web systems

Education

Degree RequirementBachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related engineering major

Experience

Frontend Development5+ years of frontend development experience

Architecture Experience2+ years specifically in frontend architecture

Financial SystemsExperience with large-scale financial web applications

Skills

Required skills

ReactLatest versions for building modern user interfaces

TypeScriptStrong typing for scalable application development

HTML5/CSS3Modern web standards and semantic markup

JavaScript ES6+Modern JavaScript features and syntax

Node.jsBackend-for-Frontend development

Build ToolsWebpack, Rollup.js for application bundling

StylingStyled-Components, Emotion, SCSS

Component LibrariesMaterial UI, Ant Design

HTTP/RESTProtocol knowledge for API integration

Nice to have

Micro-Frontend ArchitectureSingle SPA and domain-based design patterns

GraphQLApollo GraphQL for efficient data fetching

Cloud PlatformsGCP, Kubernetes, Cloudflare experience

TestingReact Testing Library, Cypress for comprehensive test coverage

CI/CDGitLab CI/CD pipeline management

CMSContentful and Next.js for content management

NPM PublishingCreating and maintaining open source packages

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Global Team

Work with over 2,000 innovative professionals across 26 offices globally

Career Growth

Accelerated learning opportunities and true ownership in a fast-growing fintech unicorn

Cutting-edge Technology

Work with modern tech stack including React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and cloud technologies

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities regardless of background

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial screening of technical qualifications and experience
2
Technical Assessment — Coding challenge or technical screening focused on React and TypeScript
3
Technical Interview — Deep dive into frontend architecture, micro-frontends, and system design
4
Team Interview — Cultural fit assessment and collaboration discussion with Identity & User Security team
5
Final Interview — Senior leadership interview focusing on technical leadership and growth potential