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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Ebury Malaga - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Salary:** €75,000.0 - €80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spring Cloud, Backend, Terraform, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role Extensive professional programming experience (ideally 10+ years) in developing intricate software systems is essential. Proficiency in multiple programming paradigms and languages is preferred, with particular emphasis on Python (our current primary backend language). Proven track record of leading architectural design and implementation for large-scale systems. Deep understanding of distributed system concepts, microservices architecture, and cloud-based technologies to effectively contribute to cloud-native applications. Strong understanding of how finance and technology work together is a major plus.The ideal candidate will possess expertise in liquidity and pricing infrastructure, cash flow management and reconciliation, ledger and financial tracking, and currency risk mitigation within the context of a company like Ebury. Expertise in establishing standard APIs, integrating monitoring and alerting services, and seamlessly integrating with external systems to build and manage services. Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams through high-impact projects, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. Ability to work with and understand existing code, propose and implement improvements to reduce tech debt and enhance workflow efficiency Strong commitment to code quality, testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform) Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as you will collaborate with colleagues from different countries. ## Description The Trade Engine Engineering team at Ebury is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead critical initiatives and drive architectural excellence within our team. As a key member of our distributed team spanning South America and Europe, you will be responsible for the strategic development and optimization of our multi-currency accounting system and foreign currency exchange platform. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform and ensuring we deliver a best-in-class FX experience for our clients and operational teams. 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