Senior Engineer I
Flywire
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, founded a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in education, using modern technology.
Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 3,300+ global clients across education, healthcare, travel & B2B, covering more than 240 countries and territories and supporting over 140 currencies. And, we’re just getting started!
With over 1000+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 14 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our enterprise-level web applications. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in full-stack development with a strong backend focus, and is eager to expand their skills and contribute to building robust, scalable solutions using Symfony PHP.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the technical design, coding, and unit testing of web applications in accordance with business requirements and technical standards.
- Assist in ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Participate in the design and development of reusable components for web applications.
- Work with senior engineers and business teams to understand and clarify requirements.
- Participate in the estimation process for web development tasks.
- Learn and apply new technologies, coding practices, and third-party solutions under guidance.
- Contribute to various phases of the development lifecycle, from development to deployment.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
- Full Stack Contribution: Primarily backend-focused contributions (approximately 80% Backend, 10% Frontend, 10% Database).
- Backend: Solid experience with PHP, with a strong understanding of Symfony PHP, and modern application design principles.
- Frontend: Experience with AngularJS. Familiarity with other modern JavaScript frameworks like React is a plus.
- Database: Proficient with MySQL (MariaDB). Understanding of database concepts, basic design, and querying.
- Modern Application Design: Understanding of modern application architectures and design patterns.
- Object-Oriented Programming: Good understanding and practical application of object-oriented programming principles.
Nice to Haves
- Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Familiarity with Redis.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in web and backend technologies.
- Understanding of multi-tier web application architecture.
- Solid database knowledge (SQL).
- An interest in software/product quality and testing.
- Familiarity with continuous integration & delivery concepts.
- Working knowledge of Source Control (e.g., Git).
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 30 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion 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.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.
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