Software Engineer (Python)

Revolut; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut in Dubai is seeking an experienced Python Engineer to design and build high‑quality software for heavily regulated financial systems, delivering value to customers through robust APIs and data pipelines.

You will collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Owners and Operations, own components end‑to‑end, and ensure scalable solutions built on distributed systems with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible and CI tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Strong Python and SQL skills with API development experience
• Experience with distributed systems and concurrency
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible and CI tools
• Nice to have exposure to GCP or similar cloud platforms

Responsibilities

• Build APIs and data pipelines to scale business needs
• Write event consumers and data models for new flows
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Owners and Operations to deliver value

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Distributed systems

Concurrency

Code quality

Analytical thinking

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Ansible

TeamCity

Monitoring/Alerting

REST API design

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We’re looking for a Python Engineer who can write high-quality code and build innovative solutions for heavily regulated financial systems.

Whether designing our own chatbot or creating automated financial crime quality controls in just a few weeks, our engineering projects are varied. You’ll collaborate on a product team with Data Scientists, Product Owners, and Operations Managers to deliver the most value to our customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Building APIs and jobs and data pipelines, making sure they're properly designed and scaled according to business needs
• Writing event consumers to build data models for new flows and processes

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
• 3+ years of experience engineering with Python as your primary language
• An academic background in STEM
• Fluency in SQL and other OOPLs
• Experience with API development and integration
• A practical understanding of distributed systems
• The ability to write concurrent code in IO/CPU bound situations
• Experience with Docker, K8s, Ansible, Teamcity, monitoring, and alerting

Nice to have

• Experience with prototyping and sketching
• Multiple side projects or open source contributions
• Exposure to GCP

Compensation range

• Krakow: PLN9,500 - PLN40,000 gross monthly*
• Poland: PLN9,500 - PLN40,000 gross monthly*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We’re not just doing this because it’s the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.