Senior Back-End Software Engineer
Marcura
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Job summary
Marcura seeks a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to own architecture, design, and testing of scalable Compliance and RegTech solutions. You will build secure, high-performance APIs using Django REST Framework/Python to streamline onboarding, risk assessment, and regulatory screening.
You will ensure robust APIs, seamless integrations, and regulatory alignment (GDPR, ISO 27001). The role emphasizes secure coding, shift-left testing, and automation, collaborating with product managers, UX
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree is a plus, especially in software engineering or data science.
- Prior training or certifications in Django REST Framework, Cloud platforms, or DevOps are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build and own APIs powering onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence with performance, versioning, and auditability.
- Expand product functionality with data-driven capabilities like search and risk scoring without compromising stability.
- Integrate ElasticSearch for advanced query performance and analytics at scale.
- Integrate with data platforms/services to support risk assessment and compliance automation.
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align tech with business goals.
- Implement shift-left testing with unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; no separate QA teams.
- Adopt secure coding, GDPR ISO 27001 compliance, and automation practices.
- Ensure security, scalability and maintainability of full-stack apps.
- Establish best practices for data modeling, ETL, and regulatory compliance in data-driven apps.
- Stay updated with AI/LLM, full-stack development, and compliance automation.
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Job description
Marcura is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one‑third of the world's seaborne commodity trade. Our trusted platforms which span software, data intelligence and payments sit 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.
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.
You own the code and tests, ensuring robust APIs, seamless integrations, and compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001). You drive secure coding practices, embedded testing (shift-left), and automation, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technology with business goals. You stay ahead of industry trends, bringing forward innovative ideas in full-stack development, AI, and compliance automation.
- 1. Build and own APIs that power onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence, ensuring performance, versioning, and auditability.
- 2. Expand product functionality by introducing new data-driven capabilities (search, risk scoring, relationship mapping, etc.) without compromising stability.
- 3. IntegrateElasticSearchfor advanced query performance and analytics at scale.
- 4. Integrate with data or other platforms/services to support risk assessment and compliance automation.
- 5. Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technical solutions with business goals.
- 6. Implement a shift-left testing approach, ensuring unit, integration, and end-to-end tests are embedded into the development lifecycle, with no reliance on separate testers or QA teams.
- 7. Implement industry best practices for secure coding, data privacy (GDPR), and compliance automation, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- 8. Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of full-stack applications.
- 9. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security byestablishingbest practices for datamodeling, ETL processes, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001) in data-driven applications
- 10. Stay up to date with emerging technologies in full-stack development, AI, and compliance automation, bringing forward innovative ideas to enhance products and processes
Marcura is a global leader in maritime technology and operations, supporting nearly one‑third of the world's seaborne commodity trade. Our trusted platforms which span software, data intelligence and payments sit 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.
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.
You own the code and tests, ensuring robust APIs, seamless integrations, and compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001). You drive secure coding practices, embedded testing (shift-left), and automation, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technology with business goals. You stay ahead of industry trends, bringing forward innovative ideas in full-stack development, AI, and compliance automation.
- 1. Build and own APIs that power onboarding, screening, and entity intelligence, ensuring performance, versioning, and auditability.
- 2. Expand product functionality by introducing new data-driven capabilities (search, risk scoring, relationship mapping, etc.) without compromising stability.
- 3. IntegrateElasticSearchfor advanced query performance and analytics at scale.
- 4. Integrate with data or other platforms/services to support risk assessment and compliance automation.
- 5. Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and compliance specialists to align technical solutions with business goals.
- 6. Implement a shift-left testing approach, ensuring unit, integration, and end-to-end tests are embedded into the development lifecycle, with no reliance on separate testers or QA teams.
- 7. Implement industry best practices for secure coding, data privacy (GDPR), and compliance automation, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- 8. Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of full-stack applications.
- 9. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security byestablishingbest practices for datamodeling, ETL processes, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001) in data-driven applications
- 10. Stay up to date with emerging technologies in full-stack development, AI, and compliance automation, bringing forward innovative ideas to enhance products and processes
- 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, data science
- Prior training or certifications in Django REST Framework, Angular, or DevOps practices is a plus.
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) are beneficial.
- Prior training in AI agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), or machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn) is a plus, especially in the context of compliance automation and RegTech solutions.
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience,primarily withPython/Django REST Framework
- Proven experience in designing, developing, andmaintainingscalable and secure applications, with a strong emphasis onRegTech, Compliance, or FinTech solutions (strong plus).
- Experience in system design, API architecture, and data processing pipelines in production environments.
- Experienceworking in an agile and remote-first environment, collaborating across distributed teams with code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship.
- Experience mentoringotherdevelopers,providingtechnical guidance, conducting code reviews, and fostering best practices in software engineering.
- Experience in the maritime industry is a plus, particularly in developing solutions for shipping, trade, or logistics-related compliance challenges.
- Experience with AI agents, LLM-based automation, or AI-powered compliance solutions is a plus, especially in integrating machine learning models into full-stackapplications.
- Hands‑on experience withElasticSearchfor indexing, querying, and analytics at scaleis a strong plus.
- Understanding ofrelationship graph modeling (D3.js, Neo4j, or similar) to visualize and analyze interconnected entities.
- Strong experience withPython, Django, DjangoREST Frameworkfor API development.
- Experience withdatabase designusingMicrosoftSQL Server (preferred)or similar.
- Knowledge ofAPI security best practices, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and role-based access control
- Familiarity withasynchronous task processing (Celery, Redis, or similar).
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
- Comfortable in anagile, remote team environment, withpeer programming, code reviews, and continuous integration.
- Experience integrating LLMs (GPT-5, Claude) into compliance automation.
- NLP experience (Hugging Face Transformers,spaCy) for adverse media monitoring andsanctionsscreening.
- Knowledge of entity resolution, graph-based AI, and risk scoring algorithms.
- Experience working with sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN), PEP databases, and AML screening tools.
- Ability to build AI-driven compliance automation tools.
- 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.
- Marcura 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.
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