Software Engineer (Infrastructure)

About the role

Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure)

Thought Machine is on a mission to eradicate legacy technology from the global banking sector. We are pioneers in developing core and payments technology that operates natively within the cloud. Achieving this ambitious goal requires exceptional talent working in unison to construct robust technological frameworks. We have experienced significant expansion, employing over 550 professionals across London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and a newly inaugurated Engineering Hub in Lisbon. Our financial backing exceeds £500m, with support from prominent investors such as Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, and JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments.

We cultivate a workplace environment that fosters peak performance and enjoyment. Our culture is frequently praised, earning top ratings from professional platforms and recognition for our employee share scheme. We are named among the world's most innovative financial technology leaders and have received consecutive accolades for rapid growth.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Lisbon, requiring partial onsite presence.

Senior Software Engineers specialising in Infrastructure are responsible for the deployment and maintenance of our advanced software ecosystem. They develop tools and establish integrations with third-party infrastructure components essential for our clients' operations. The role involves creating automation frameworks that simplify deployment procedures and manage data and streaming platforms. This position also focuses on building intuitive interfaces for infrastructure management tools used by engineers and support teams. You will own the design and implementation of critical infrastructure components that power our cloud native banking platform. Your work will directly influence the scalability and reliability of systems used by financial institutions worldwide. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into resilient technical solutions. This role requires a proactive approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

Collaborate with engineering teams to construct dependable, scalable applications.

Design and develop tools that enhance service scalability and availability through automation.

Create observability and orchestration solutions to enable performance monitoring and deployment management.

Contribute to the enhancement of disaster recovery, backup protocols, and redundancy strategies.

Improve codebase integrity by developing new tools and operational processes.

Implement infrastructure as code practices to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.

Analyse system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive optimisation initiatives.

Coordinate with product and operations teams to align infrastructure roadmaps with business objectives.

Develop and maintain interfaces that simplify infrastructure interactions for developers and support staff.

Ensure that infrastructure components comply with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Possess a qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Demonstrate hands-on experience spanning several years in infrastructure development.

Proficiency in Python or Golang for creating production-grade infrastructure management tools.

Familiarity with observability solutions such as monitoring frameworks.

Understanding of database systems within high-volume transactional contexts.

Experience with event streaming technologies in operational settings.

Competency in container orchestration platforms.

Knowledge of major cloud service providers.

Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives.

Nice to have

Experience in maintaining production systems that require high levels of consistency.

Compensation and Benefits

Thought Machine offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support professional and personal growth.

• A highly competitive salary package reflecting expertise and impact.
• A voluntary pension scheme with company contributions.
• Private healthcare coverage for you and your dependents.
• Comprehensive life insurance policies.
• 25 days of annual leave, supplemented by public holidays.
• A commitment to social responsibility through dedicated charity days.
• Daily meal allowances to support your wellbeing.
• Access to extensive learning resources and professional development courses.
• Subsidised sports and hobby clubs to encourage work-life balance.
• Provision of necessary technological equipment.
• An abundance of refreshments, including healthy options and beverages.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of experienced professionals.
• An environment that prioritises learning and career progression.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of traditional experience matching. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and neurological differences.

About Thought Machine

Thought Machine develops cloud native core banking software. Vault Core and Vault Payments serve leading banks globally. Products run on varied deployment types and connect through integrations. Delivery options include marketplace solutions and partner offerings. Clients access case studies and product documentation. Acceleration tools support integration work. Partners join programs and portal services. Newsroom shares insights on banking technology. Roles appear on job boards. Teams explore careers pages. Customers can request product information.