ph3Staff Engineer (Underwriting Team) /h3 h3Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home /h3 pEbury is seeking exceptional and highly motivated Staff Software Engineers to join their engineering division Madrid. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading FinTech firm. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of the team from your first day, contributing to mission‑critical projects and deploying production code within your first week.br/As a Staff Engineer, you'll work across one or more product squads alongside other Engineers, Product Designers, and Product Managers. We ’ l l expect you to work on the hardest problems and guide the team to smart trade‑offs. You ’ l l be able to dive into the details but will also always have the big picture in mind. You'll play a key role within Engineering leadership and build close relationships with stakeholders across the business. 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liProvide technical leadership across one or more critical domains, owning the design and evolution of large-scale, business-critical systems within our global financial platform. /li liSet architectural direction by leading system design, making high-leverage technical decisions, and driving alignment on long-term technology strategy across teams. /li liPartner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to translate business outcomes into scalable, resilient technical solutions, influencing roadmap decisions and trade-offs. /li liOperate across the full system lifecycle, from early discovery and architecture through to production operations, reliability, performance, and cost optimisation. /li liRaise the technical bar organisation-wide by defining and evolving engineering standards,



guiding design reviews, and mentoring senior engineers to multiply impact beyond your own code. /li liAct as a force multiplier by identifying systemic risks, technical debt, and cross-team dependencies early, and proactively driving initiatives that improve velocity, quality, and resilience at scale. /li liChampion engineering excellence through strong opinions on testing strategies, CI/CD, observability, and operational readiness, ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and production‑grade. /li liLead by example in modern engineering practices, including the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and learning, while maintaining deep understanding, accountability, and ownership of all solutions produced. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liStrong technical foundation in computer science or a closely related discipline, gained through formal education and/or equivalent industry experience, with evidence of continuous learning and technical depth. /li liExperience working in fintech or within the financial services industry. /li liExtensive experience building and operating production systems at scale. While this often aligns with 10+ years in industry, we value demonstrated impact, sound judgement, and leadership over tenure alone. /li liDeep understanding of core computer science concepts — i ncluding data structures, algorithms, system design, and complexity trade‑offs — a nd the ability to apply them pragmatically to real‑world, high‑scale problems. /li liProven ability to design, write,



and evolve high-quality software in one or more modern programming languages, with a strong focus on maintainability, performance, and operational robustness. /li liExceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills, able to decompose ambiguous, multi‑dimensional problems and drive them to clear, effective technical outcomes. /li liStrong communication and influencing skills, capable of articulating complex technical ideas clearly, building alignment across teams, and constructively challenging assumptions at all levels. /li liA collaborative leadership mindset, with a track record of mentoring engineers, raising technical standards, and contributing positively to engineering culture beyond individual delivery. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liHighly competitive compensation, including a strong base salary, performance‑based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, aligned to the impact and scope of a senior technical leadership role. /li liA clearly defined Staff / Principal career path, with transparent expectations, senior‑level mentorship, and multiple growth vectors — i ncluding technical leadership, architectural ownership, and organisational influence. /li liThe opportunity to work on complex, high‑leverage problems at scale, where your decisions directly shape core platforms, customer outcomes, and long‑term business performance. /li liMeaningful ownership from day one, with responsibility for critical systems and initiatives, and the autonomy to drive improvements across architecture, reliability, and engineering effectiveness. /li liA high‑performing, inclusive engineering culture within a fast‑growing, integral FinTech, where technical excellence, thoughtful decision‑making, and constructive challenge are valued and rewarded. Ebury is an equal opportunity employer. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Engineer (Credit & Underwriting) (Madrid)
🏢 Ebury
📍 Madrid