Graduate Software Engineer
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Category
- Full-stack
Technologies & skills
What you'll be doing
Graduate Software Engineer at Wayflyer (Remote in Ireland). Collaborate globally to build and ship features end-to-end, working across the data model, APIs, and user interfaces. Exposure to the full stack with opportunities for growth into technical or product-adjacent roles.
- Own features end-to-end: collaborate with product and design, build, and ship to production
- Write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests
- Build new features and maintain existing ones
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
- Engage in technical discussions and uphold quality standards
Key requirements
Must-have
- Computer science background or equivalent hands-on experience
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design fundamentals
- Comfort with Git and modern development workflows
- Hands-on experience with Python
- Hands-on experience with React (or similar)
- Hands-on experience with SQL/relational databases
Nice-to-have
- Exposure to REST APIs
- Exposure to testing frameworks
- Exposure to CI/CD
- Exposure to cloud
- Exposure to containerisation
Role signals
- Technical focus
- full-stack
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
About Wayflyer
Today's small businesses need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.
Our technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential, and send funds in as little as 24 hours. To date, we've deployed over $6bn to thousands of businesses worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan.
You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world. We have offices in Dublin, London, New York, Charlotte, Berlin and Sydney.
The challenge
Every founder who applies for funding moves through one connected system, from the data that assesses their business in minutes, to the product experience that makes getting funded feel effortless. As a graduate engineer, you won't just be handed a slice of that system to maintain. You'll get exposure to the whole thing: the data model, the API, the screen a founder trusts with their business, and the room to figure out where you want to go deep.
What you'll actually do
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Own features end-to-end: work with product and design to shape solutions, build them, and ship to production, creating outcomes, not just closing tickets
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Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
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Build new features that drive revenue and engagement, while keeping the lights on for what's already live
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
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Push technical discussions forward and raise the bar on quality, rather than waiting to be told what "good" looks like
Every feature you ship has a real person behind it, a founder waiting on funding, a brand trying to grow, so the way you build matters as much as what you build.
What this role could turn into
Engineers who bring this kind of ownership tend not to stay in one lane for long. Some grow into technical leads shaping how we build across teams. Others move into product-adjacent roles, working even closer with the businesses we serve. And some end up specialising deep into the systems and infrastructure that let us scale globally. Where you go depends on what you're curious about.
Who thrives here
You're a curious builder who gets genuine satisfaction from turning a messy idea into something people actually use. You ask questions before you assume, communicate clearly when something's not working, and take ownership without needing permission for every step. You're comfortable in ambiguity, you'd rather experiment and learn than wait for the perfect brief, and how you treat people matters to you as much as the code you ship.
We hire for range
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A computer science background (or equivalent hands-on experience), with a solid grip on data structures, algorithms, and software design fundamentals
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Comfort with Git and modern development workflows
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Hands-on experience with Python, React (or similar), and SQL/relational databases
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Bonus, not required: exposure to REST APIs, testing frameworks, CI/CD, cloud, or containerisation
We're less interested in ticking boxes on a CV and more interested in trajectory.
Location and working policy
Based in our Dublin HQ. Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite to start, transitioning to a more flexible remote role over time.
The good stuff
25 days annual leave plus public holidays, private healthcare, life insurance and critical illness cover, a pension plan, generous parental leave, equity, and the option to work from abroad for up to 60 days a year.
*By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our privacy team at privacy@wayflyer.com or review our privacy notice at *https://wayflyer.com/privacy-notice.
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Graduate Software Engineer role at Wayflyer is a full-stack, hands-on position focused on building and maintaining features across the entire product, with an emphasis on ownership, collaboration, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Full-stack technical skills·High
- Ownership and initiative·High
- Collaboration and communication·Medium
- Code quality and testing·High
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
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Your 30-minute plan
Review Wayflyer's Product and Mission
0–5 minSpend time understanding what Wayflyer does, their impact on small businesses, and how their technology platform works.
Refresh Core Technical Skills
5–15 minBrush up on Python, React, and SQL by reviewing past projects and practicing coding problems, especially those involving data structures and algorithms.
Prepare Examples of End-to-End Feature Development
15–20 minIdentify and outline 1-2 projects where you owned a feature or contributed significantly, focusing on collaboration and problem-solving.
Practice Explaining Code Quality and Testing Approaches
20–25 minBe ready to discuss your methods for writing clean, testable code and your experience with unit/integration testing.
Draft Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minPrepare thoughtful questions about the team, processes, and growth opportunities to demonstrate your interest and engagement.
Talking points
, 6 itemsEnd-to-End Feature Development
Be ready to discuss how you have taken a feature from idea to production, highlighting collaboration with product/design and technical ownership.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
Prepare examples demonstrating your understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design, as these are core requirements.
Hands-on Experience with Python, React, and SQL
Showcase projects or coursework where you used these technologies, as they are specifically mentioned in the stack.
Testing and Code Quality
Expect to explain your approach to writing clean, testable code and using unit/integration tests to ensure reliability.
Modern Development Workflows (Git, CI/CD)
Demonstrate familiarity with version control, code reviews, and continuous integration, as these are part of the daily workflow.
Communication and Collaboration
Provide examples of how you communicate technical ideas, participate in code reviews, and contribute to team discussions.
What to research
, 4 itemsWayflyer's Product and Mission
Research Wayflyer's approach to providing capital to small businesses and understand their end-to-end funding platform.
Python, React, and SQL Projects
Review your own projects or coursework involving these technologies, focusing on how you built and integrated features.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
Refresh your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles relevant to full-stack development.
Modern Development Workflows
Practice using Git, code reviews, and familiarize yourself with CI/CD concepts as they relate to collaborative software development.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow does the engineering team at Wayflyer support the growth and learning of graduate engineers?
Why ask this? To understand the mentorship and development opportunities available.
Can you describe the typical process for taking a feature from idea to production?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations around ownership and collaboration.
What are some examples of recent features built by graduate engineers?
Why ask this? To gauge the level of responsibility and impact new hires can expect.
How does the team approach code quality and testing in day-to-day work?
Why ask this? To learn about standards and practices for maintaining high-quality code.
What opportunities exist for engineers to explore different areas of the stack or move into product-adjacent roles?
Why ask this? To understand career progression and flexibility within the company.
How does the team handle feedback and technical discussions, especially for new or junior members?
Why ask this? To assess the team culture and support for open communication.
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