Principal Software Engineer

Description du poste:

Join Euronext as a Principal Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work closely with Development Teams and Architects in our Porto office to design and implement software components that support the business needs and long-term strategy of Euronext's Central Securities Depositories (CSDs).

Operating in a highly regulated, mission-critical post-trade environment, you will play a key role in shaping the software development strategy that underpins settlement, custody, asset servicing, and related post-trade services across the Group.

You will be recognized as a technical expert across multiple technology domains and act as a reference point for architectural decisions, engineering standards, and technology evolution.

Hybrid work model: 4 days per week in the office

Key Accountabilities

* Define and provide technical guidance and best practices to software development teams
* Partner with Architects to design and build applications, software components, integrations, and interfaces across CSD business domains
* Collaborate with QA leadership to define testing tools and automation frameworks, fostering CI/CD strategies
* Work with Quality Assurance to develop test cases, procedures, and test plans
* Support and guide development teams throughout the full Software Development Lifecycle
* Mentor and coach software engineers, fostering both technical excellence and soft skills development
* Assess technology trends and promote the adoption of best-of-breed technologies aligned with business vision and regulatory requirements
* Review the current application landscape and provide guidance for its evolution and modernization
* Contribute to project delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, on scope, and on budget, while aligning technology choices with long-term strategy
* Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant with the regulatory framework applicable to CSD environments

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* Proven experience as a Principal Engineer in large and complex organizations
* Strong technical expertise in front-end (Angular, Node.js, etc.) and back-end (.NET, Java, etc.) technologies
* Strong experience with API Gateways, Messaging systems, and Event-driven architectures
* Experience designing and implementing monitoring and logging solutions
* Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Strong expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases
* Experience working with cloud environments and containerization technologies
* Recognized expert in the design and implementation of software components, modules, and features
* Experienced decision-maker in areas such as software architecture, coding standards, and technology adoption
* Ability to communicate complex technical, security, and privacy concepts to business stakeholders
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide teams in regulated and high-availability environments
* Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory

Desirable

* Experience in digital-native companies building software platforms at significant scale
* Experience in financial services, capital markets, or post-trade environments (CSD experience is a strong advantage)

Apply by submitting a CV in English

Why Join Us

* Work on mission-critical post-trade infrastructure supporting European capital markets
* Play a strategic role in shaping the technology roadmap of Euronext's CSD platforms
* Operate in a highly collaborative, international environment
* Contribute to modernisation, scalability, and innovation within a regulated financial ecosystem
* Grow your leadership impact while remaining hands-on at a technical level

Euronext Values

Unity
* We respect and value the people we work with
* We are unified through a common purpose
* We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity
* We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
* We act with integrity in everything we do
* We don't hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility
* We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
* We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
* We take smart risks

Energy
* We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
* We focus on and encourage personal leadership
* We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability
* We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
* We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
* We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects