Junior Backend Developer @

You have:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ years building backend services or consumer software applications
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Kotlin, Go, Python, TypeScript)
• Experience with AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and cloud-based software development
• Experience with non-relational/NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab) and deployment best practices
• Understanding of software design patterns and algorithms
• Effective collaboration and B2+ English proficiency

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:

Join us as a Software Development Engineer on Remitly's Global Money Movements Team Our mission is to promote the world's most trusted financial services through a platform that provides modular, reusable components to move money around the world. Our Kraków squads specifically focus on storing financial information and expanding our payment network's credit and debit card capabilities.

On this team, you'll build highly-resilient, scalable, micro-service solutions that power Remitly's future architecture. You'll solve technical challenges including micro-service scaling, durable workflows, and global team collaboration.

You will report to a Kraków-based manager.

Our Benefits:

• Equity in the company – RSUs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 26 days paid holiday + additional company days off
• Royalties (KUP)
• Hybrid working model (we have the office in a Kraków City Centre)
• Commute allowance
• Health/Dental Coverage – LUX MED VIP for employee and family
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Sodexo Lunch Card/Multisport Card
• Education Budget
• Mental Health program for employee
• Family planning program
• Employee Pension Plan (PPK)

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our "Connected Work Culture" fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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

,[Solve complex technical challenges with a customer-centric mindset, Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin, Go, and AWS, Ensure reliability and scalability of customer money movements by improving system observability, performance, and fault tolerance, Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Customer Support teams across time zones to provide solutions that enhance customer experience, Write technical specifications and participate in design reviews, Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and mentorship opportunities] Requirements: Java, RDBMS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Spring, AWS, TypeScript, Python Additionally: Private healthcare, Training budget, Sport subscription, Flat structure, Lunch card, Small teams, International projects, Stock units, Stock Units Employee Programme, Life insurance, Travel insurance, Free coffee, Bike parking, Free snacks, Free parking, In-house trainings, Modern office, No dress code, Free beverages, Free lunch, Free breakfast, In-house hack days, Playroom.

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