Senior Fullstack Software Development Engineer

Remitly PHL Operations Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan

Paid parental leave

Mental Health & Family FormingBenefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Remitly PHL Operations Inc. seeks a Senior Fullstack Software Development Engineer for its Card and Lending Servicing team in Arlington, VA.

You will build scalable full-stack systems powering borrowing origination through servicing and repayment, partnering with teams across Seattle and Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on React or React Native development experience for customer-facing experiences at product scale.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/React plus a backend language (Node.js, Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python).
• Experience with distributed, large-scale systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Responsibilities

• Build for scale with full-stack solutions using React, GraphQL, and backend languages.
• Design next-generation Lending features with a data-driven, customer-centric approach.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable software.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Backend (Node.js/Java/Kotlin/Go/Python

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Distributed systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GraphQL

React Native

AWS

Job description

About the Role:

We're hiring a Senior Fullstack Software Development Engineer, Card, on the Lending Servicing team, you'll build full-stack systems. These systems power Remitly's next generation of borrowing products, from origination through servicing and repayment. You'll also launch new offerings and scale the ones already live. You'll join our new Arlington, VA hub, partnering with the team across Seattle and Vancouver, and reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You Will:

• Build for scale : Design and implement solutions for ambiguous and complex problems using full stack technologies (React, GraphQL, Java/Kotlin) that operate at scale.
• Design: Participate in the brainstorming, technical design, and grooming of the next generation of Lending with a data-driven and customer-centric viewpoint.
• Craft with pride: Focus on overall product quality and build.
• Collaborate: You will work with product managers, data scientists and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, high-quality software solutions.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with experience building and operating systems end-to-end.
• 3+ years of hands-on React or React Native development experience, and experience building customer-facing experiences at product scale.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/React (or similar) plus a backend language (Node.js, Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python).
• Use AI tools in your own workflow, from authoring agents to drafting technical specs and prototypes.
• Experience with distributed, large-scale systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Bonus:

• Experience in FinTech, lending, or payments.
• industry where reliability, security, and compliance shape engineering decisions.

Compensation Details.

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $180,000-$225,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

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Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education

Our Connected Work Culture:

Driving Innovation, Together At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Overview

Remitly is a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world. Remitly helps immigrants send money home in a safe, reliable and transparent manner. Its digitally-native, cross-border remittance app eliminates the long wait times, complexities and fees typical of traditional remittance processes. Building on its strong foundation, Remitly is expanding its suite of products to further its mission and transform financial services for immigrants all around the world.