Golang Software Engineer

Thunes; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Learning & Development budget

25 days of holidays + 2 Thunes Out Days + 2 Community days

Job summary

Thunes in Barcelona is looking for a Golang Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to project timelines, and ensure code quality while enjoying a competitive compensation package and benefits such as private health insurance and flexible working.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 2 to 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in Golang and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in software development (Golang).
• Experience in Payments, Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy applications, ensuring high performance and security.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Security and Infrastructure teams, and Data Team to implement technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.

Skills

Golang

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Microservices architecture

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About Thunes

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.

Context of the role

The Golang Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality software solutions using Golang ecosystems. Success in this role means delivering efficient, scalable, and maintainable code while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams. Reporting to the Lead Developer, the Software Engineer contributes to the technical direction of projects and ensures adherence to best coding practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy applications, ensuring high performance and security.


• Work on a new version of the platform in Golang.


• Collaborate with Product Owners, Security and Infrastructure teams, and Data Team to implement technical solutions.


• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure best practices and code quality.


• Optimize application performance and scalability, addressing technical debt where necessary.


• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.


• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.


• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing solutions.

Key Stakeholders

• Reports to: Lead Developer


• Works with: Product Owners, Security & Infrastructure teams, Data Team


• External interactions: May collaborate with the support team to assist clients

Performance Metrics

• Code quality and adherence to best practices


• Contribution to project timelines and deliverables


• System reliability and performance improvements


• Active participation in knowledge sharing and team mentorship

Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• 2 to 5 years of experience in software development (Golang).


• Experience in Payments, Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech is a plus.


• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).


• Hands‑on experience with microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.


• Strong knowledge of software design principles, performance optimization, and security best practices.


• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including performance and company bonus.


• Private health insurance for you and your family.


• Life insurance.


• Work‑life balance (flexibility and hybrid working policy).


• Great offices close to Sagrada Familia.


• Learning & Development budget.


• Global team with 40+ different nationalities across 5 continents.


• 25 days of holidays + 2 Thunes Out Days + 2 Community days.

Sound like you? Apply now!