Full-Time
Remitly
1,001-5,000 employees
Facilitates international money transfers for immigrants
Compensation Overview
$108k - $130k/yr
Entry, Junior
Seattle, WA, USA
50% of time in-office in Seattle
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- A BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
- 1+ years of experience building backend services or consumer software applications.
- Exposure to AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and understanding of cloud-based software development.
- Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, TypeScript, Go, Python, PHP, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and best practices for testing and deployment.
- Solve complex technical challenges with a customer-centric mindset.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin, Go, TypeScript, and AWS.
- Ensure reliability and scalability of remittance transactions by improving system observability, performance, and fault tolerance.
- Work with teams (Product, Operations, and Customer Support) to deliver solutions that enhance customer experience.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and mentorship opportunities to accelerate your growth.
Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven fraud detection can enhance security in Remitly's international money transfers.
- Collaborations with traditional financial institutions can expand Remitly's service offerings.
- Positive investor sentiment in fintech could benefit Remitly if it seeks additional investment.
What critics are saying
- Competition from traditional institutions integrating Swift services may challenge Remitly's market share.
- Pressure to adopt AI technologies could increase operational costs for Remitly.
- Increased competition from new fintech entrants could impact Remitly's growth.
What makes Remitly unique
- Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering tailored services for cross-border money transfers.
- The company uses technology to provide real-time tracking and transparency in transactions.
- Remitly engages with communities through educational content and social responsibility initiatives.
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