Remitly

Financial Services

SoftwareDevelopmentEngineerII,HomeandExplore

$124–155k Vancouver, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Development Engineer II, Home and Explore at Remitly. Skills: frontend development, scalable architecture, intelligent personalization, customer experience. Deliver scalable, robust, and accessible frontend solutions end-to-end, including design, development, launch, and long-term support with high autonomy and quality.. Execute on the technical strategy and system architecture for the Global transfer experience Engineering team, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability ”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver value every time a customer opens the app; strengthens trust with every visit; laying the foundation for Remitly's next phase of growth; drive the evolution of our user experience at scale; accelerate delivery; improve code quality; enhance engineering productivity; raise the bar for frontend engineering at Remitly; drive operational excellence

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

tackle challenging technical problems; solve challenging product problems

Eligibility Requirements

On call rotations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience., 5+ years of experience building features used by millions of users, 2+ years frontend feature development in partnership with Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers, Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and component-based architecture)., Proven ability to design and implement accessible, performant, and scalable user interfaces for web and/or mobile platforms., Experience leading projects or large features, working collaboratively with cross-functional partners., Proficiency in frontend application architecture, state management, API integration, testing strategies, CI/CD, and observability., communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment across teams., Demonstrated commitment to upholding and exemplifying Remitly's cultural values, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting others' growth.

Nice to Have

Kubernetes a plus.

What You'll Do.

and accessible frontend solutions end-to-end

and long-term support with high autonomy and quality.

Execute on the technical strategy and system architecture for the Global transfer experience Engineering team

balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability.

Lead design and code reviews

set best practices for UI engineering

and champion code quality and performance optimization.

Collaborate closely with engineers

and analysts to create delightful customer experiences and solve challenging product problems.

Leverage modern AI-powered development tools (e. g.

intelligent debugging

and documentation generation) to accelerate delivery

and enhance engineering productivity while maintaining high standards for security and reliability.

Contribute to the improvement of team processes and participate in cross-team initiatives to raise the bar for frontend engineering at Remitly.

Participate in the regular On call rotations and help team drive operational excellence for the services and system we own.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to shape both technical strategy and product direction for millions of Remitly customers worldwide.; Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and analysts to create delightful customer experiences and solve challenging product problems.; working collaboratively with cross-functional partners.

Communication Scope

communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.

Process & Methodology

Experience leading projects or large features

Full Job Description

_**Job Description:**_ At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward. We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. **About the Role:** As a SDE-2 Frontend/Full stack Engineer on the Home and Explore team at Remitly, you will help fulfill our mission to deliver value every time a customer opens the app. You will play a key role in designing and delivering a cohesive, personalized Home experience that makes sending money effortless, surfaces relevant actions in a single tap, and strengthens trust with every visit. Our team focuses on building a scalable Home architecture, enabling intelligent personalization, and creating targeted experiences for new and growing customer segments—laying the foundation for Remitly's next phase of growth. In this role, you will lead complex frontend initiatives, tackle challenging technical problems, and drive the evolution of our user experience at scale. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to shape both technical strategy and product direction for millions of Remitly customers worldwide. **You Will:** * Deliver scalable, robust, and acce

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