PRINCIPAL PLATFORM ENGINEER - FINTECH

Ebury is a hyper-growth FinTech firm, named in as one of the top 15 European Fintechs to work for by AltFi.
We offer a range of products including FX risk management, trade finance, currency accounts, international payments and API integration.
Principal Platform Engineer - Fintech Madrid Office - Hybrid.
4 days in the office, 1 day working from home Ebury is a Global FinTech.
we apply new technologies to enhance and automate financial services and processes.
This allows small and medium-sized businesses to trade and transact internationally by eliminating boundaries related to more traditional.
Are you ready to be an Eburian? We are looking for an experienced Principal Platform Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you will be working across our engineering teams to ensure that our platform meets the needs of our customers and business objectives.
What we offer.
Variety of meaningful and competitive benefits to meet your needs; Competitive salary.; You’ll have continuous professional growth thanks to our career progression framework with regular reviews; Equity process through a performance bonus;  Allowance to take annually paid time off as well as during local public holidays; Continued personal development through training and certification; Being part of a diverse technology team that cares deeply about culture and best practices, and believes in agile principles; Contribute to our technical design through our open and collaborative Request For Comments (RFC) process; We are Open Source friendly, following Open Source principles in our internal projects and encouraging contributions to external projects; Why should I join Ebury? Want to work in a high-growth environment? We are always growing.
Want to build a better world? We believe in inclusion.
We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation.
At Ebury you will find an internal group dedicated to discussing how we can build a more diverse and inclusive workplace for all people in the Technology Team, so if you’re excited about this job opportunity but your background doesn’t match exactly the requirements in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply anyways.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have.
Get ready to take your career to the next level.
If there’s something that you can do in our Tech team, it is growing professionally.
thanks to our career path and our collaborative and cross-working teams, every day is a new adventure.
What you will do.
Work as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to the platform engineering teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement architectural strategies that align with business objectives and drive technical excellence.
Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable and reliable systems, leveraging advanced cloud technologies and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimisation and efficiency enhancement within the platform infrastructure.
Act as a proactive problem solver, investigating and resolving complex system issues and performance bottlenecks.
Champion the adoption of industry-leading practices and technologies, staying up-to-date with emerging trends in the field.
Represent Ebury and speak at technical conferences, meet-ups, and industry events, showcasing the company's technical expertise and thought leadership.
What we expect from you.
Extensive experience in building and deploying large-scale distributed systems, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural principles and scalability considerations.
Proven expertise in cloud architecture and application deployment patterns, with hands-on experience in designing and implementing highly available and resilient systems on platforms like GCP or AWS.
Strong programming skills and proficiency in multiple programming languages, with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and guide junior engineers and influence technical decisions across teams.
Track record of driving technical innovation and excellence, with a passion for staying at the forefront of industry trends and advancements.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Willingness to actively engage in the tech community, building and expanding professional networks both inside and outside of Ebury.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively deliver technical content in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
Not feeling like you meet all the requirements? That’s OK! No one fits a job description perfectly, and there are no perfect candidates.
We welcome applications from candidates who require a work permit.
For non-EU/EEA nationals, the company may assist with the work permit process, depending on individual circumstances.
#LI-CG1 About Us Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.
Founded in , we are headquartered in London and have more than staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide.
Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be.
From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.
Hard work pays off.
in , Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times.
Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.
None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement.
our great people.
Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.
We believe in inclusion.
We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation.
At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.
Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.