Software Development Engineer - Messaging Platform

Job Description:

Remitly's vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the role:

Become a key contributor to the Messaging Platform team, a foundational system that delivers millions of messages to customers across 70 countries in 14 languages. As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll design and implement tools that enable seamless messaging about critical transfer updates, new features, and marketing campaigns. Working across channels like email, push notifications, and in-app messages, you'll support marketing for Remitly’s core products (multiple mobile apps). Also, you’ll take on the challenge of integrating and consolidating systems, building scalable event-driven architectures, and designing the next generation of our messaging platform—a system that reflects Remitly’s growth and delivers value to a global customer base.

This role is a hybrid mode, with our office located in the heart of Kraków, conveniently next to the main train station.

You will:

• Design, implement, and maintain tools that deliver billions of messages annually.
• Support integrations and consolidations of messaging platforms to create a unified and scalable solution.
• Build scalable event-driven architectures to support marketing platforms and lifecycle messaging.
• Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to deliver impactful features that resonate with a global customer base.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth through knowledge sharing and guidance.
• Write clear technical documentation, including specs and architecture designs, for complex systems.
• Debug and optimize systems to ensure reliability and efficiency at scale.
• Stay updated on industry trends and bring innovative ideas to improve the messaging platform.
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager based in Krakow.

You have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in at least one programming language: Golang, Java, JavaScript or Python and openness to learn more.
• Experience with lifecycle marketing platforms like Braze, Mailchimp, or others (highly desirable).
• Experience with event-driven architectures
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems.
• Platform-oriented mindset with a focus on scalability and long-term solutions.
• Excellent cross platform debugging skills.
• Technical documentation and specification writing skills.
• Experience working with global-scale systems or supporting customers across multiple regions.

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Our Benefits:

• Extra financial growth – RSUs for shared success
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 4% PPK contribution for your future (https://www.mojeppk.pl/aktualnosci/9_gala_wreczenia_nagrod_1124.html)
• min. 26 days paid holidays + additional company's days off
• Royalties (Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu)
• Hybrid work arrangements with an office in the Kraków City Centre
• Commuting to work expenses
• Health/Dental Coverage – LUX MED VIP for employee and family
• Premium Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Travel insurance
• Sodexo Lunch Card/Multisport
• Education budget / Travel budget to explore and test our app
• Dedicated budget for conferences
• Equipment of your choice
• Mental health program for employee and their dependents
• Family planning program
• Referral bonus scheme
• Bookshelf ready for your wishlist
• Eat with your teammates three times a week - lunch and breakfast provided
• Monthly team integration budget
• The kitchen full of snacks and drinks
• Playstation in the chilling zone

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.