Company Description
Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate!
Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.
What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you!
Who we are:
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, delivering high-stakes, high-value payments across the global education, healthcare, travel and B2B industries.
Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 4,000+ global clients in more than 140 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world. And, we’re just getting started!
With over 1,200+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Software Engineer I - Payables to contribute to the development of Flywire’s payables platform, ensuring seamless, automated, and secure payment processing. This role will focus on building and optimizing payment workflows, integrating financial systems, and supporting compliance with global payment regulations. The ideal candidate will have foundational programming skills, a problem-solving mindset, and an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain payables processing software that supports Flywire’s global payment operations.
- Assist in integrating third-party payment providers, banking systems, and financial institutions to enhance payment processing capabilities.
- Collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and finance teams to understand payment workflows and implement improvements.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following industry best practices and security standards.
- Debug and troubleshoot payment processing issues, ensuring smooth and error-free transactions.
- Support the development of automated financial reporting and reconciliation tools.
- Stay informed about emerging payment technologies, compliance requirements, and security best practices in fintech.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a junior software engineer with a strong foundation in backend development, APIs, and financial transaction processing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in software development, preferably in fintech, payments, or financial services.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go.
- Understanding of payment processing systems, financial transactions, and API integrations.
- Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and experience writing queries for data processing.
- Basic knowledge of cloud-based architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and document solutions clearly.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
- Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
- Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
- Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates
- Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
- Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
- Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)
Submit today and get started!
We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 14 different offices diversity, gender equality, and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda. We believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.
