Senior Software Engineer (Go (Fintech))

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Go (Fintech)): Designing and building cloud-native microservices for a real-time global payments platform with an accent on high availability, low-latency, and scalability. Focus on distributed systems, managing billions of payment requests, and ensuring operational excellence through a DevOps model.

Location: Must be based in the UK, EU (Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain), or Canada. All new joiners must visit the office on their first day to collect equipment.

Salary: Canada: $160k–$240k CAD; Germany: €95k–€145k; Netherlands: €90k–€140k; Portugal/Spain: €75k–€115k; UK: £90k–£140k

Company

Revolutionising the world of payments with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Design and build cloud-native microservices in Go for a real-time payments platform.
• Develop highly available, low-latency, and scalable systems to handle billions of payment requests.
• Take full ownership of services from initial design and implementation to deployment and production support.
• Collaborate in flat, autonomous teams with a focus on code quality, simplicity, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize modern tooling including Kubernetes, CockroachDB, and NATS JetStream in a highly automated DevOps environment.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of designing and building distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Go and a "right tool for the job" mentality.
• Experience with cloud and containerisation technologies, test automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to own projects end-to-end and support them as they go live in production.
• Strong communication skills for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Must be based in the UK, EU, or Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience with Java.
• Familiarity with CQRS and event-driven architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment with a flat team structure and minimal bureaucracy.
• True DevOps model where engineers own the entire software lifecycle.
• Emphasis on clean code, TDD/BDD, and pair programming.
• Strong commitment to DEI, providing an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and neurodiverse applicants.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package alongside the base salary.

Hiring process

• Screening call with the Talent Team.
• Take-home technical test.
• Technical interview.
• Team interview.