Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Global Treasury Payment Network

AIRWALLEX (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm located in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced leader to oversee their Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in engineering, a strong focus on AI integration, and exemplary leadership skills. This role involves strategic oversight, product development collaboration, and a commitment to customer needs, making a significant impact on financial solutions globally.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impactful work within the financial sector

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering practices focused on continuous innovation.
• Strong leadership experience in dynamic environments.
• Proven track record in system architecture and software development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy and operations of the GTPN team.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to launch financial products.
• Utilize data to drive decisions and optimize products.

Skills

Leadership

AI integration

Data analysis

Software development

Customer empathy

Job description

The Opportunity

At Airwallex (airwallex.com), we’re building the future of global finance on one platform. Founded in 2015 in Melbourne, Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses to grow beyond borders. With one of the world’s most powerful payments infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all on one single platform.

The Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN)

The Global Treasury and Payment Network (GTPN) team sits at the core of Airwallex’s payment infrastructure. As Airwallex’s very first product and still the largest revenue driver across the company, GTPN underpins many of our most critical customer experiences. We operate at the intersection of traditional and modern finance, expanding the reach of our global treasury and payment network, strengthening its capabilities and reliability, and delivering innovative payment products built on a robust financial foundation.

Locations

Singapore

Why Join Us

• Be Part of Something Big: Join a team that's redefining the future of finance. Your work will have a direct impact on our mission to revolutionize financial services and help millions of businesses grow globally.

• Grow With Us: At Airwallex, we're committed to your professional development. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and shape your career path in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Collaborate With the Best: Work with a team of talented and passionate individuals who are driven by the desire to create something extraordinary.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead with Inspiration & Purpose: You will oversee the strategy, architecture, development, and operation of Airwallex’s GTPN team to remain at the vanguard of developing cutting-edge financial solutions.

• Collaborate and Create: Work alongside a team of talented engineers, product managers, and designers to bring our finance products from concept to launch. Your input will be crucial in shaping the future of finance.

• Understand and Empathize: Dive deep into our customers' needs and challenges. Your good product sense will enable you to design and implement solutions that truly resonate with our users.

• Measure and Optimize: Leverage data to drive decisions. Your keen data sense will help you measure the success of our products and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.

Who You Are

• A Highly Experienced and Inspirational Leader: You have successfully led highly effective teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Your outstanding leadership and motivational abilities will be invaluable in mentoring the team, fostering a culture of innovation, and promoting technical excellence within the organization.

• Experienced and Technically Proficient: You possess a wealth of experience in system architecture and software development, with 15+ years working in modern engineering practices focused on continuous innovation and high-quality engineering.

• AI Mindset: You embrace the power of AI to revolutionize engineering and product development, and actively explore opportunities to enhance engineering efficiency and deliver smarter financial products using AI.

• A Technical and Talent Bar Raiser: You set high standards and lead by example, elevating the capabilities of those around you.

• Empathetic and Insightful: Your deep empathy for customer needs drives your development process, allowing you to create intuitive and impactful products. This understanding is not just about meeting requirements, but enriching user experiences.

• Data-Driven and Analytical: You view data as a narrative element of development, a critical tool that informs your decision-making process. Your ability to interpret data enhances product performance and elevates user satisfaction, making you a pivotal member of our team.

• Collaborative and Knowledge-Sharing: True collaboration is second nature to you. You thrive in team settings and are committed to sharing knowledge and ideas, which you see as vital to fostering innovation. Your role as a coach involves mentoring peers and promoting a learning culture within the team.

• Adaptable and Continuously Learning: In the fast-paced world of fintech, you stand out for your agility and eager adoption of new skills and technologies. Challenges are opportunities for growth, and you are always prepared to expand your horizons.

• Proactive and Ownership-Driven: You are self-motivated and take initiative, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership in your projects. Your proactive approach ensures that you are always ahead of the curve, ready to take on responsibilities and lead projects to successful outcomes.

• Efficient and Prioritization-Savvy: You excel at prioritizing tasks, which enables you to manage your workload effectively while maintaining high standards of quality. This skill ensures that critical project components receive the attention they need without sacrificing overall progress.