Senior Software Engineer

Ebury; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech firm in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a hybrid role. You will design and deploy scalable software solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to mission-critical projects from day one. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, proficiency in modern programming languages, and knowledge of cloud computing. A collaborative environment awaits you in this high-growth FinTech firm with a commitment to inclusion and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development mentoring

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience as a software engineer writing production-grade code.
• Demonstrable programming ability in at least one modern language.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural design reviews.

Skills

Programming in modern languages

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of cloud computing

Experience with containerisation technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Enabling Teams) – London Office – Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward‑thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross‑border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high‑growth industry.

Ebury is seeking exceptional and highly motivated software engineers to join our engineering division in London. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading FinTech firm. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of our team from your first day, contributing to mission‑critical projects and deploying production code within your first week.

As a Senior Engineer, you will have significant responsibility, agency, and ownership of large, mission‑critical services, products, and platforms. We are committed to identifying and nurturing future technical leaders. For those who demonstrate exceptional performance and aptitude, we offer an accelerated path for career progression.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, performance‑based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A structured career development path with dedicated mentorship from senior engineers and clear opportunities for advancement.
• The opportunity to work on complex, intellectually stimulating projects that have a significant and measurable business impact.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment within a leading, high‑growth global FinTech company.
• The opportunity to build and contribute to critical projects from day 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality, scalable software solutions for our global financial platform. Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver robust features and products.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial ideation and technical design to deployment and operational maintenance.
• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural design reviews, helping to shape the future of our technology stack.
• Uphold and enhance engineering best practices through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) principles.
• We encourage you to leverage the latest AI tools to augment your skills and accelerate your learning. We champion their responsible use, emphasizing that you must be able to fully understand and own any code or solution you develop.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, with a strong academic record.
• Over 7 years of experience as a software engineer writing production‑grade code (competency, attitude, and ability are valued).
• Proficient understanding of core computer science principles, including data structures, algorithms, software design, and complexity analysis.
• Demonstrable programming ability in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, etc).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to approach complex challenges in a structured manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Prior internship experience in a software development role.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open‑source projects or a personal portfolio demonstrating technical curiosity and skill.

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 1,700 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 intolerance of differences that make 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 your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.