Software Engineer II, Issuing Platform

Airwallex2 months ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Level

Mid

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Software Engineer II for their Issuing Platform team in Singapore to build backend services for card issuing, transaction processing, and settlement at global scale. The role requires 3+ years of backend development experience with Java/Kotlin/Go/Python, cloud infrastructure knowledge (GCP/AWS), and distributed systems exposure.

What you'll do

Backend Service Development: Implement backend features and services that support issuing, transactions, and settlement workflows

Code Quality Assurance: Deliver well-tested, maintainable code that meets functional and non-functional requirements

API Development: Build and extend RESTful APIs under the guidance of senior engineers

Production System Operations: Contribute to running production systems, including monitoring, debugging, and incident response

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively within a cross-functional, multi-region team

Code Review Participation: Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies

System Reliability Improvement: Help improve observability and system reliability over time

Technical Learning: Develop strong understanding of issuing domain, system architecture, and engineering best practices

What we look for

Technical

Backend DevelopmentExperience building backend services using Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python

Computer Science FundamentalsStrong foundations in computer science and object-oriented programming

Distributed SystemsExposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures

API DevelopmentExperience working with RESTful APIs

Cloud PlatformsCloud experience with GCP (preferred) or AWS, including Docker and Kubernetes

Observability ToolsFamiliarity with observability tooling such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor degree or above in computer science or software engineering related majors

Experience

Professional Experience3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Fintech ExperiencePreferred: Experience in payments, fintech, or other high-scale backend systems

JVM Framework ExperiencePreferred: Experience with JVM-based frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot

Skills

Required skills

JavaBackend service development using Java programming language

KotlinJVM-compatible programming for backend services

GoHigh-performance backend development

PythonBackend service development and scripting

Object-Oriented ProgrammingStrong foundations in OOP principles and design patterns

Distributed SystemsUnderstanding of distributed system architecture and patterns

RESTful APIsAPI design, development, and integration

DockerContainer technology for application deployment

KubernetesContainer orchestration and management

Cloud PlatformsGoogle Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services

ObservabilityMonitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus

Nice to have

Spring FrameworkEnterprise Java application development framework

Spring BootMicroservices development with Spring Boot

Fintech ExperiencePayment systems, financial services, or high-scale backend systems

Event-driven ArchitectureExperience with event-driven system design patterns

Google Cloud PlatformPreferred cloud platform for infrastructure and services

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Global Scale Impact

Work on mission-critical platforms that underpin Airwallex's issuing products serving 200,000+ businesses worldwide

Technical Growth

Learn and develop expertise in issuing domain, system architecture, and engineering best practices

Mentorship

Work closely with and learn from senior engineers in a collaborative environment

Equal Opportunity

Diverse and inclusive workplace that values merit, qualifications, competence and talent

Disability Accommodation

Accommodation support for employees with disabilities or special needs

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial screening of resume and application materials focusing on backend development experience and technical qualifications
2
Technical Phone Screen — Remote technical interview covering programming fundamentals, system design concepts, and experience with backend technologies
3
Coding Assessment — Hands-on coding evaluation focusing on backend development skills, API design, and problem-solving abilities
4
System Design Interview — Discussion of distributed systems, scalability, and architecture design relevant to payment processing systems
5
Team Interview — Meet with issuing platform team members to assess cultural fit, collaboration skills, and technical communication
6
Final Interview — Senior leadership interview focusing on career goals, motivation, and alignment with Airwallex's mission and values