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Senior Python Software Engineer [Risk]

Remote, Worldwide·Added 18 days ago

Plata Card

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Plata Card doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 4+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Relocation support to one of our hubs - Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia, or Kazakhstan - with assistance for the employee and their family
Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
Healthcare Coverage
Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave

Requirements

What we're looking for

What makes you a great fit:

4+ years experience in Python Involvement in developing a service/subsystem from scratch and bringing it to production with a successful business increment
Strong knowledge of Python and its ecosystem
Understanding of software lifecycle, application of MVP methodology
Experience with architectural patterns and design principles
Willingness to take responsibility for service architecture decisions

Languages

B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team

The role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Risks Scoring team.

The Risks Scoring team is responsible for building automated IT solutions that power risk management processes. We integrate data from multiple sources, develop and deploy scoring models into production, and enable real-time automated decision-making with strict SLA requirements. Our scoring solutions are embedded across every Plata product, ensuring that business growth is driven by precision, scalability, and data-backed intelligence.

As a Software Engineer , you will design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems that power our risk scoring platform. You'll work with high-volume data pipelines, production-grade decisioning services, and machine learning integrations, collaborating closely with data scientists, risk analysts, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that directly support Plata's growth and risk management capabilities

Challenges that await you:

What you'll do

Launching risk strategies for making real-time decisions on clients in production Evolving and adapting the architecture to align with current contexts and strategic business functionality plans
Ensuring high implementation quality through comprehensive test coverage
Designing and utilizing tools to validate changes, ensuring they meet business requirements and goals

About Plata Card

Plata Card is a Mexican fintech company that provides digital payment and credit solutions, primarily through a mobile app and a physical card. The company focuses on financial inclusion, offering credit products to underserved segments in Mexico. It operates with a technology-driven approach, building its own software and data infrastructure to manage risk, customer support, and product development.

In Spain, Plata Card has established a significant technology and operations hub in Madrid, where it hires for roles in engineering, data, risk, and IT support. The company's culture emphasizes automation, data-driven decision-making, and agile development. For international professionals, the Madrid office offers opportunities to work in a fast-growing fintech with a Latin American focus, often requiring Spanish language skills but also valuing diverse technical expertise.

Founded: 2018
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico
In Spain: Madrid
Website: platacard.mx

Good to know if you are moving

Plata Card's Madrid office is a key technology hub, offering roles in engineering, data, and IT, which may provide opportunities for international professionals to work in a Spanish-speaking environment.
The company focuses on financial inclusion, which can be appealing for professionals interested in impactful fintech work.
Many roles require proficiency in Spanish, but some technical positions may be open to English speakers, depending on the team.
The company uses modern tech stacks like Golang and cloud-based data warehousing, offering exposure to current technologies.
As a growing fintech, there may be opportunities for career advancement and taking on significant responsibilities early on.

In their own words

About the company & team

Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

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