Full-Time

Senior Java Software Engineer

Financial Data Products

Posted on 10/29/2024

Sendwave

Sendwave

201-500 employees

Fee-free international money transfer service

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Remote in UK

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
SQL
Java
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Strong experience in building backend services/APIs.
  • Solid experience with Java backend services.
  • Good exposure and understanding of data pipelines.
  • Comfortable with daily use of SQL.
  • Experience with modern cloud data warehouse environments.
  • Experience with unit and integration tests.
  • Experience designing and transforming existing systems collaboratively to make them scalable, maintainable and reliable.
  • True DevOps mindset and able to support the team towards becoming true owners of their product/platform.
  • Ability to work well with Engineering and Product members and build effective relationships with stakeholders outside technology.
  • An open mind with respect to diversity and inclusivity.
Responsibilities
  • Write great code: We understand code is read more than it’s written, better off tested and maintainability is a must.
  • Help shape what we build: You’ll be working closely with product owners, designers and other engineers to design and refine our work.
  • Influence technology evolution: We are designing new platforms with long-term goals in mind and are also happy to improve with new technology capabilities.
  • Own delivery: We’re obsessed with shipping value; you’ll own work beyond a pull request. You’ll care about bugs, scalability, uptime and other non-functional requirements.
  • Grow together: You’ll review others' work and happily seek feedback on yours to ensure we build a better codebase and sharpen each other's skills.
  • Share your knowledge and points of view: We promote knowledge sharing across our teams and count on you to become an active member of one.
  • Scope and Impact: You invent and try to simplify what we do. You insist on the highest standards from your team and yourself. You have charisma. You lead or influence a team. You tackle open-ended somewhat ambiguous problems.

Sendwave specializes in international money transfers, making it easy for individuals to send money abroad quickly and without fees. The service is particularly popular among immigrants and expatriates who send remittances to family and friends in countries like Africa, the Philippines, and Haiti. Users can link their debit cards and verify their identities through the Sendwave app, allowing them to start sending money within minutes. Unlike many competitors that charge high fees, Sendwave generates revenue through the exchange rate margin, making it a cost-effective option for users. The company is licensed to operate in the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU, and it has built a reputation for being a trusted service with over one million users. Additionally, Sendwave offers 24/7 customer support through its app, enhancing the user experience with reliable assistance.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$403.7M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased digital banking adoption boosts demand for Sendwave's services in emerging markets.
  • Partnerships with traditional banks can expand Sendwave's service offerings and customer base.
  • Focus on financial inclusion creates favorable regulatory environments for Sendwave's expansion.

What critics are saying

  • CFPB scrutiny on remittance providers could impact Sendwave's operations and reputation.
  • Layoffs at parent company Zepz indicate potential financial instability affecting Sendwave.
  • Competitive remittance market risks customer churn due to price-conscious consumers.

What makes Sendwave unique

  • Sendwave offers fee-free international money transfers, unlike many competitors charging high fees.
  • The company provides 24/7 customer support, enhancing user trust and satisfaction.
  • Sendwave Pay offers interest-bearing accounts, a unique feature among remittance providers.

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