.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 Site Reliability Engineer / Platform EngineerMadrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from homeEbury 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 Site Reliability Engineer to join our team.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
