Software Engineer - Payment Team (Scala / TypeScript)

Swan; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan is seeking a Software Engineer to join a 70+ person tech team for a project over a few months, focusing on backend systems built with Scala and TypeScript. The role sits within a regulated environment prioritizing compliance, security, and resilience, with ownership and collaboration at its core.

You will design APIs with product teams, optimize performance under increasing load, and ensure architectural and testing standards are met, while contributing to scalable, maintainable code in a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as a Software Developer.
• Strong back-end system knowledge with Scala/TypeScript proficiency.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• You will be technically responsible for one or more projects.
• You will solve problems in a demanding IT domain with a reactive architecture.
• You will design with the product team the bank by API.
• You will improve performance of a system with growing load.
• You will ensure adherence to architecture rules and automated tests.

Skills

Scala

TypeScript

SQL

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kafka

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Swan is looking for a Software Engineer to join is tech team of 70+ people for a specific project over a few months.

The Engineering team is by far the largest at Swan. This team includes Software developers, who build payments and end-customer applications, as well as Infrastructure, DevOps, QA, and Security.

We build with intent, focusing on solving real problems that matter. In a regulated environment, compliance, security, and resilience are at our core. We value ownership, open collaboration, and a shared vocabulary to keep complexity manageable. Simplicity is key, clean, maintainable code wins over clever tricks. We ship fast, learn continuously, and always strive for excellence.

Your mission

• You will be technically responsible for one or more projects.
• You will have the opportunity to solve problems in one of the most demanding IT domains with a reactive architecture.
• You will design with the product team the bank by API.
• You will improve the performance of a system with a rapidly growing load.
• You will ensure the respect of the architecture rules and of the automated tests

Our technical environment

• Scala ; TypeScript ; PostgreSQL ; Kafka ; GraphQL ; Docker ; K8S ; AWS

Salary Transparency Statement

In compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (effective as of 2026), Swan is committed to fair and transparent compensation.

Salary Range: this position is classified from Confirmed to Early Senior in our Software Engineer grid. The salary range reflects our internal compensation structure and is based on market benchmarks for similar roles across Europe. For this position, we offer a salary between 53.000€ and 70.000€ (gross annual), depending on your experience and expertise level determined during our technical interviews.

Annual reviews: we conduct structured salary reviews each February, considering performance, professional growth, and market positioning.

Questions about compensation? We encourage open dialogue during the interview process.

You’re a great match if:Experience: at least 3 years as a Software Developer with a strong grasp of back-end systems and proficiency in Scala/TypeScript.Backend Engineering: good mastery of common back-end optimization topics (performance improvements, observability, SQL database queries, and query optimizations).DevOps & Architecture: hands‑on experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and exposure to distributed systems or micro‑service architectures.Continuous Learning: you regularly follow technological improvements to keep abreast of the latest developments (newsletters, conferences, meetups).Mindset: fluent in English, passionate about functional programming or open source, and you leave your ego at the door.Bonus points / If you are ready to bring Senior ownership:Product & Project Leadership: you have a proven track record of driving impactful projects from A to Z alongside Product teams, and you have the communication skills to confidently argue and advocate for your technical choices.Architecture & Scale: you are used to dealing with high‑complexity systems, naturally designing code with long‑term scalability, clean architecture, and maintainability in mind.It’s okay if you don’t tick all the boxes — don’t let imposter syndrome prevent you from applying! Swan is committed to providing a caring work environment for all employees, regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.When it comes to recruitment, we’re interested in your work experience, skills, and overall personality. Because diversity makes the workplace stronger and is necessary for Swan’s success, we are intensifying efforts to incorporate concrete actions to help us improve in this area.