Senior Backend Engineer - Money Movement Platform

Remitly Poland Sp. z o.o.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 245,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in RSUs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Hybrid working model

Commuter allowance

Health/Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Education Budget

Mental Health program

Family planning program

Job summary

Remitly Poland Sp. z o.o. in Kraków is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to build scalable money-movement services and APIs. You will integrate with external banking and payment partners, own production health, and collaborate with global teams across time zones.

You will design robust backend services, document designs, and contribute to a high-velocity engineering culture with mentorship and on‑call responsibilities. The role blends hands‑on coding with system‑level ownership.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a software developer.
• Proficiency in a general purpose language such as Java/Kotlin or Golang.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Proficiency in an RDBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and AWS.
• Comfort using AI tools across the development lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent English on B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Integrate with external banking and payment partners and keep those integrations healthy in production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across time zones to identify and prioritize project requirements, and develop solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, technical specifications, and testing plans.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing fixes.
• Mentor more junior engineers and participate in interviewing.
• Support the Money Movement global team through a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Golang

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design patterns

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

RDBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQL Server)

Job description

Remitly Poland Sp. z o.o. in Kraków is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to build scalable money-movement services and APIs. You will integrate with external banking and payment partners, own production health, and collaborate with global teams across time zones.

You will design robust backend services, document designs, and contribute to a high-velocity engineering culture with mentorship and on‑call responsibilities. The role blends hands‑on coding with system‑level ownership.