Location
Athens, Greece
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About
The company is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one‑third of the world’s seaborne commodity trade. Our trusted platforms span software, data intelligence, and payments, sitting at the centre of digital transformation across the maritime industry. We are now seeking a Senior Software Back-end Engineer to join our high‑impact team and contribute to the success of one of the sector’s most forward‑looking organisations.
Purpose of Role
As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you own the architecture, design, development, and testing of scalable Compliance and RegTech solutions. You build and maintain secure, high-performance applications using Django REST Framework/Python (backend) to streamline counterparty onboarding, risk assessment, and regulatory screening.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and own APIs that power onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence, ensuring performance, versioning, and auditability.
- Expand product functionality by introducing new data-driven capabilities (search, risk scoring, relationship mapping) without compromising stability.
- Integrate ElasticSearch for advanced query performance and analytics at scale.
- Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Implement industry best practices for secure coding, data privacy (GDPR), and compliance automation, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of full-stack applications.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is a plus, especially in fields related to software engineering or data science.
Work Experience
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience primarily with Python/Django REST Framework.
- Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure applications, with a strong emphasis on RegTech, Compliance, or FinTech solutions.
- Experience in system design, API architecture, and data processing pipelines in production environments.
- Experience working in an agile and remote-first environment, collaborating across distributed teams with code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship.
Core Engineering (Python / Django REST)
- Strong experience with Python, Django, and Django REST Framework for API development.
- Knowledge of API security best practices, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and role-based access control.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Bonus: We reward your expertise and contributions.
- Inclusive Onboarding Experience: Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.
- The company Wellness Zone: We value your work-life balance and well-being.
- Global Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.
- Diverse, Supportive Work Culture: We’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.
