Senior Staff Platform Engineer
Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
We are looking for a visionary Senior Staff Platform Engineer to architect and champion the future of our platform. You'll be the linchpin, empowering our engineering teams to build exceptional products that directly translate to customer success and drive our business forward.
Why Ebury?
- High-Performance, High-Growth Environment: Be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing company that values impact and rewards results.
- Focus on Excellence: We are committed to becoming a world-class organization and are looking for individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional work.
- Personal Responsibility and Freedom: We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a real difference.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: We value diversity, promote inclusion, and foster a positive work environment where everyone feels respected and supported.
- Continuous Growth and Development: Benefit from our career map, regular reviews, and training opportunities to advance your career and reach your full potential.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
About 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 presentations skills, with the ability to effectively deliver technical content in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
Nice to have:
- Experience in the FinTech industry.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Familiarity with security and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, DORA) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is advantageous.
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About Us
Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.
Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.
Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 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.
At Ebury, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We're proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women's Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.
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.
