Flywire

Software Engineer II

Chicago, IL, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerFlywire
LocationChicago, IL, United States
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted16 days ago

The Opportunity:

We, at Flywire, are looking for a Software Engineer 2. As a Software Engineer 2, you will be a contributor to our billing and payments product that supports the money movement of hundreds of millions for colleges and universities.

This is a full-stack role that requires a blend of technical proficiency and the ability to navigate a variety of client requirements. You will be expected to work closely with our US based software engineering and product teams while maintaining a collaborative presence with other teams across the globe. We are looking for an engineer who balances a pragmatic design approach with a commitment to building quality, secure, and scalable products.

Key Responsibilities:

Feature Development: Design, build, and maintain high-quality, testable, and maintainable code within our billing and payments system.
AI-Leveraged Exploration: Uses AI tools as a force multiplier — for code exploration, test scaffolding, rubber-ducking and assisting in producing production-quality code.
Quality & Security: Ensure that security, quality, scaling, and performance are never sacrificed for speed.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively across engineering and product teams.
Collaborative Problem Solving: Participate in solutioning meetings, comfortably debating the pros and cons without ego.

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Here's What We're Looking For:

Technical Requirements:

Java Proficiency: Professional experience in Java development is a must.
Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational databases (MySQL)
Core Stack (Nice to Have): Experience with Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Batch and Hibernate.
Front-End Skills: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSP (Java Server Pages).
Modern Workflow: You must be comfortable using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and writing comprehensive test cases for all new code using JUnit 5 + Mockito + AssertJ.

Your Professional Profile:

Self-Reliant & Proactive: You are a "figure-it-out" engineer who takes ownership of tasks but knows when to approach leadership with well-formed, insightful questions.
Adaptable: You have the aptitude to learn new systems or legacy codebases quickly and can manage your own time effectively to meet deadlines.
Global Collaborator: You enjoy working with diverse teams across different time zones and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

3-6 years of professional experience in application development.
Proven track record as a Java Developer in a production environment.
Experience in FinTech or Higher Education sectors is appreciated.
Familiarity with student billing / tuition workflows is a plus.
Ability to deliver high-quality code and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager and other Flymates. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for questions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$120,000 plus 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 and follows a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic disposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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