Engineering Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Engineering Lead (Fintech): Leading the development of a high-performance distributed multi-currency wallet platform with an accent on financial accuracy, scalability, and ledger integrity. Focus on mentoring a high-performing engineering team, designing robust transaction engines, and integrating AI-driven tools to enhance system observability and operational efficiency.

Location: Singapore

Company

Airwallex is a global unified payments and financial platform empowering businesses with integrated solutions for accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers to foster innovation and high performance.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including designing and defending complex system architectures.
• Build and maintain a distributed multi-currency wallet platform ensuring precise financial oversight.
• Develop scalable transaction engines focused on financial accuracy and system reliability.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Innovate with AI-powered tools to improve engineering practices and system observability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong foundation in distributed systems.
• 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring a team of developers.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts such as ledgers and financial transactions.
• Proven experience in backend development and database technologies.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex technical challenges with a focus on financial correctness.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-visibility, mission-critical financial infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Focus on accelerated learning and true ownership in a fast-paced, founder-like culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and AI integration in engineering workflows.