Join Wingspan as a Software Engineer to enhance payment operations in a fast-paced startup environment.
Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude Code, Open AI, etc.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Software Engineer on the Payment Operations team at Wingspan, the individual will focus on developing and maintaining systems that ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. Key skills include strong SQL proficiency and familiarity with backend services, particularly in Node.js and TypeScript. This position is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, especially those who thrive in dynamic environments and take initiative in problem-solving. Wingspan, a Series B startup, emphasizes a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for significant impact within its growing engineering team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Wingspan's career page.
- Wingspan has 2 other open roles including Sales Development Representative, Engineering Lead Platform.
- 2273 active SQL roles on Joblaze right now.
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- 602 active Node.js roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical SQL salary we track runs $115,200–$184,250 (median $150,100, across 1124 roles). See SQL salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Payment Operations role remote?
- It's hybrid — Wingspan expects some on-site time in Warsaw, Poland.
- What's the salary range?
- Wingspan lists PLN 19,800–PLN 24,200 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Payment Operations role.
- Where is the role based?
- Wingspan is hiring for this position in Warsaw, Poland.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Node.js, SQL, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Wingspan targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Payment Operations role at Wingspan.
From the original posting
Who We Are
Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We simplify onboarding, payments, and compliance for flexible workforces of all sizes, from solo operators to large enterprises.
We're a Series B startup based in NYC with distributed teams in the USA, Poland, and the UK, and backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Touring Capital, and a strong network of operators, including the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker, Harry's, Allbirds, Invision, and Flatiron Health.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer on the Payment Operations team, you will be responsible for the execution layer that ensures every dollar on Wingspan's platform is accounted for, reconciled, and moved accurately on time. You will have direct access to production systems, a mandate to identify what's broken or inefficient, and the authority to engineer the fix.
This role reports to the Head of Payments & Compliance Operations and is based in Warsaw, Poland, with a remote work model.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and ship internal systems and automation that eliminate entire categories of operational toil, owning every problem end-to-end from initial diagnosis to permanent fix
- Build and maintain reconciliation infrastructure that keeps Wingspan's ledger, bank records, and platform transaction data in continuous alignment, automatically and at scale
- Develop monitoring and alerting systems that surface funding health issues and payment anomalies in real time, ensuring problems are caught and resolved before they ever reach a customer
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Finance to identify recurring operational patterns and translate them into platform-level improvements that raise the reliability ceiling for the entire system
- Contribute to the growth of our engineering culture by sharing knowledge, participating in code reviews, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve how the team builds, observes, and automates
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in a software engineering or engineering-adjacent role with exposure to payment systems, backend services, or data pipelines
- Strong SQL skills, comfortable writing standalone scripts and using AI tools such as Claude Code, Open AI, etc
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend services, with Node.js and TypeScript experience as a plus
- High autonomy and high accountability, you thrive in fast-moving environments and default to action over escalation
Compensation
The range for this role is 19,800-24,200 Polish złoty per month.
We tailor compensation packages based on expertise, years of experience, certifications, and other relevant factors. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Perks & Benefits
- Unlimited vacation
- Competitive stock option package
- $300 one time WFH stipend
- Top of the line 14" MacBook Pro
- Travel stipend for team off sites
- Medicover Sports Membership
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