Software Engineer at Runa

Are you ready to help us build the future of global money movement? At Runa, we are creating a first-of-its-kind payment rail designed to make global payouts instant, cost-free, and scalable. By replacing inefficient legacy infrastructure, our API enables thousands of businesses to send digital money to over 5 billion consumers across 190 countries. We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us continue to innovate in the fintech space.

What you bring

In this full-time role based in the United Kingdom, you will be a key contributor to our engineering team, working in a hybrid environment. We are looking for someone who thrives on building high-quality, scalable solutions and wants to take ownership of product architecture. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering clean, reusable, and well-tested code for our API-driven products.
• Collaborating on the end-to-end development of new features and services as we scale our infrastructure.
• Managing product deployments, performing bug fixes, and continuously improving our existing systems using modern tools like Python, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda.

Requirements

We value engineers who are eager to master their craft and stay current with industry trends. You should have at least 3 years of experience in a product-focused software engineering role. While we primarily use Python and TypeScript, we welcome applicants from any server-side programming background, such as Java, C#, Ruby, GoLang, or JavaScript, provided you are motivated to work with our stack. Our ideal candidate is a team player who prioritizes software engineering best practices, writes clear and concise code, and is excited to work with event-driven microservice architectures. Proficiency in English is required to collaborate effectively within our team.

What we offer

We are dedicated to supporting your growth and well-being both inside and outside of the office. Our benefits package is designed to provide flexibility and security for all our team members.

• Hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 45 days per year.
• Equity compensation through our employee options pool.
• Annual learning and development budget of £1,000, plus 5 dedicated study days.
• 25 days of paid time off plus public holidays, along with quarterly Runa Reset Days and early finishes on summer Fridays.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance through Bupa.
• Enhanced parental leave offering up to 16 weeks of full pay.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the prospect of solving complex payment challenges and growing alongside a talented engineering team, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team to start the conversation. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed, as we value diverse perspectives and potential above all else.