Senior Engineer II

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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.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of our enterprise-level web applications. The ideal candidate is a full-stack professional with a strong backend focus, passionate about building robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions using Symfony PHP.

Responsibilities

• Technical design, coding, and unit testing of web applications in accordance with business requirements and technical standards.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Design and development of reusable components for enterprise-level web applications.
• Participate in functional specifications, prototyping, and estimation for web development projects.
• Actively contribute to evaluating and prototyping of new technologies, coding practices, or third-party technologies for use in web applications.
• Collaborate closely with business teams to clarify requirements and business needs.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.

Skills & Experience

• Full Stack Expertise: Predominantly backend-focused (approximately 80% Backend, 10% Frontend, 10% Database).
• Backend: Extensive experience with PHP, with a strong preference for Symfony PHP, and modern application design principles.
• Frontend: Experience with AngularJS. While AngularJS experience is preferred, candidates with strong experience in other modern JavaScript frameworks like React will be considered.
• Database: Expert proficiency with MySQL (MariaDB). Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and querying.
• Modern Application Design: Deep understanding and practical experience with modern application architectures and design patterns.
• Object-Oriented Programming: Expertise in object-oriented programming principles and best practices.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with Redis.
• Proficiency in a Linux environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in web development
• Understanding of large-scale, multi-tier web application architecture.
• Solid database knowledge 
• Passionate about software/product quality and testing.
• Familiarity with continuous integration & delivery pipelines.
• Working knowledge of enterprise-level Source Control (e.g., Git).

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$150,000 plus restricted stock units and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.