Staff Python Engineer

Staff Python Engineer

📍 Location: Ireland (Hybrid)
💼 Type: Full-time

About Our Client

At Simply Talented, we’re partnering with a global leader in AI-powered client lifecycle management that’s transforming how financial institutions tackle compliance.

From Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to rapidly evolving regulations, our client turns complexity into clarity. Their FinCrime Operating System, powered by agentic AI and intelligent automation, helps financial institutions move faster, act smarter, and stay safer across 120+ countries.

They believe in a world where financial institutions aren’t just compliant—they’re confident. Every product they build, every innovation they deliver, and every partnership they forge is shaped by that belief.

Join a team that’s building smart solutions, solving real problems, and shaping the future of financial technology.

The Role

We’re looking for a Staff Engineer (Python) to join our client’s growing engineering team. You’ll work on advanced transaction monitoring solutions that help fight financial crime globally. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll design scalable systems, lead technical discussions, and mentor engineers while contributing to product innovation.

If you’re passionate about building world-class SaaS products and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

- Design, build, and maintain complex, scalable applications used by top financial institutions worldwide.
- Lead technical architecture discussions to ensure performance, security, and maintainability.
- Set high standards for technical excellence through code, documentation, and reviews.
- Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to enhance engineering workflows.
- Define and drive best practices in testing, observability, and reliability.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong hands-on Python development background.
- Proven success in building and scaling SaaS products.
- Experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, Redshift, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, SNS, SQS, etc.).
- Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle, including CI/CD.
- Full-stack mindset: design, build, test, deliver, and support.
- Strong delivery skills, breaking down complex requirements into actionable technical tasks.

Nice to Have

- Experience with data engineering tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Spark).
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Our client offers a collaborative, high-performing culture built on four core values:
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best.
- Outcomes: Driving success in every engagement.
- Respect: Creating inclusion and belonging.
- Excellence: Continuously raising the bar.

Benefits (Ireland)

- Healthcare cover through VHI
- Company pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- 23 days annual leave + 3 company closure days
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Work-from-home setup allowance
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid model
- Global exposure and professional growth opportunities
- “Buddy system” and extensive training via an internal learning platform
- Sports and social committee, weekly fitness classes, and more
- Modern office in Dublin’s Docklands with canteen and games area

Apply now or reach out to Simply Talented for more details.

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