Principal Software Engineer - Trade Engine - Remote

Overview

Ebury is a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. It offers a comprehensive suite of products, including international payments and collections, FX risk management, trade finance, and API integrations. Founded in 2009 by Juan Lobato and Salvador García, Ebury is one of the fastest-growing global fintechs, with over 1,700 employees and 38 offices in more than 25 countries.

In Short

• Lead critical initiatives and drive architectural excellence within the Trade Engine Engineering team.
• Responsible for the strategic development and optimization of the multi-currency accounting system and foreign currency exchange platform.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor senior engineers.
• Define the architectural direction of core systems.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and operations to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Make strategic technology decisions regarding project timelines and resource allocation.
• Extensive programming experience, ideally 10+ years, in developing intricate software systems.
• Proficiency in Python and understanding of distributed system concepts.
• Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading architectural design and implementation for large-scale systems.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-based technologies.
• Expertise in liquidity and pricing infrastructure, cash flow management, and currency risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams.
• Ability to work with and improve existing code.
• Strong understanding of APIs and integration with external systems.
• Commitment to continuous personal development through training and certification.
• Open Source friendly, encouraging contributions to external projects.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues from different countries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Continued personal development through training and certification.
• Open Source friendly environment.