Software Engineer I

Are you ready to trade your job for a journey? Become a FlyMate!

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 more than a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments. We’ve scaled into new regions and industry verticals and expanded our product offerings to deliver meaningful value to our clients around the world.

Today we support more than 5,100 clients across the global education, healthcare, travel & B2B industries, with diverse payment methods across 240 countries & territories and more than 140 currencies.

With over 1,400+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 15 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

The Opportunity: At Flywire, we are seeking an enthusiastic Software Engineer I to join our dedicated team in Australia. In this full-stack role, you will contribute to our billing and payments product—which securely powers hundreds of millions of dollars in daily global money movement—where a solid foundation in Java and core web technologies will set you up for success. Working alongside experienced engineers and collaborating with global teams, you will learn to build scalable, secure functionalities and grow your engineering capabilities. If you are a curious, adaptable problem-solver eager to launch your career in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Feature Development: Build, test, and maintain clean, high-quality code within our billing and payment system. Continuous Learning & AI Tools: Actively leverage AI-assisted development tools to explore the codebase, accelerate your understanding of complex systems, and boost productivity. Quality & Testing: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability, security, and performance. System Diagnostics: Learn to use diagnostic tools to investigate issues, debug bugs, and resolve technical challenges. Collaborative Problem Solving: Participate in solutioning discussions and team code reviews, staying open to feedback and learning from peers across engineering and product teams. Technical Requirements: Java Foundation: Strong understanding of Java core principles and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Database Fundamentals: Understanding of relational database concepts and SQL. Framework Awareness: Exposure to standard Java frameworks (such as Spring Core, Spring Boot, or Hibernate) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP). Modern Workflow: Eagerness to use modern software engineering tools, version control (Git), and AI-assisted workflows.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Competitive time off

Work with brilliant people globally Learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media

Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates

Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact

Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers, OneFlywire Career Mobility)

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.

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.