Principal Full Stack Engineer

As a Principal Full Stack Engineer at Ebury, you will be driving growth through the development of innovative financial technologies. Your responsibilities will encompass collaborating across diverse teams to identify and solve customer problems, fully owning the products you build while ensuring their continuous maintenance, and establishing and managing APIs and monitoring systems as part of your service constructions.

Ebury seeks candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in building customer-facing applications and in tools like Python, Django, or Node.js is essential. Familiarity with algorithms, object-oriented principles, cloud infrastructure, and databases will also benefit applicants. Knowledge of AI/ML applications is a plus.

Technical skills for a Principal Full Stack Engineer at Ebury include strong programming abilities in Python3, experience with Django and PostgreSQL, and expertise in developing REST APIs. Competency in containerizing applications and implementing monitoring systems are also crucial, along with familiarity with cloud infrastructure and Linux operating systems.

Teamwork is vital for the Principal Full Stack Engineer role at Ebury. You will be collaborating with team members across multiple countries, working alongside engineers, sales personnel, and data teams to achieve common goals. Strong communication skills in English are essential to share ideas effectively within this diverse environment.

Ebury boasts a unique work culture that champions innovation, inclusivity, and diversity. As a Principal Full Stack Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative family of professionals who embrace hard work and celebrate success together. Ebury encourages its employees to express their individuality and contribute creatively to the team while paving the way for groundbreaking solutions in FinTech.

Share specific examples from your previous roles where you successfully built and maintained web applications. Highlight your use of relevant technologies like Python or Node.js and any customer-facing projects you've managed. This demonstrates both your technical skills and your understanding of user-centric development.

Explain your strategies for ensuring quality in your code, such as writing unit tests, integration tests, and continuously checking for coverage. Discuss your experiences where these practices led to high-quality outcomes, emphasizing your commitment to delivering reliable and maintainable code.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific challenge related to building or maintaining an application. Illustrate how you approached it, the tools you used, and the positive outcome. This showcases your problem-solving abilities and resilience.

Talk about the resources you use to keep updated, such as tech blogs, forums, online courses, and community groups. Mention any specific technologies that you're currently learning and how you plan to incorporate them into your work at Ebury.

Describe past experiences where collaboration was key to achieving a project goal. Highlight your communication skills, how you handle conflicts, and your ability to integrate feedback, showcasing your ability to work effectively in Ebury's team-centric culture.

Discuss your commitment to this philosophy, emphasizing the importance of accountability and ownership in engineering. Share examples of when you took responsibility for a product from inception to maintenance, and how it affected the overall success of the project.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools, understanding business priorities, and focusing on customer needs. Share a personal example that illustrates your ability to manage multiple projects effectively, essential for the role at Ebury.

Mention specific tools and frameworks you’ve used for API development, such as Postman, Swagger, or others. Discuss any challenges faced during integrations and how you overcome them, demonstrating your hands-on experience and technical expertise.

Describe your approach to translating technical jargon into understandable terms for non-technical team members or clients. Emphasize your understanding of customer needs and your ability to advocate for the technical solutions that enhance their experience.

If applicable, provide specific instances where you’ve implemented AI/ML algorithms in previous projects. Discuss the impact on user experience and outcomes, thereby showcasing your innovative thinking and alignment with Ebury’s focus on technology-driven solutions.