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Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers
At the heart of Allica’s unique success is two things:
Firstly, it’s our people who are positive and passionate about making things happen, deeply care about our purpose and our customers, and are open-minded and curious about finding practical ways to solve challenges. In our most recent employee survey, 92% of our colleagues said that they enjoy working for Allica, and 88% recommend us as a place to work. But we’re not for everyone. Alongside survey responses describing our culture as rewarding, energetic and collaborative, you’ll also hear words like challenging and fast-paced.
Secondly is our purpose which is to help established SMEs, one of the last underserved opportunities in fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. We’re here to change that. You will be playing a key role as we continue to build a bank dedicated to established SMEs at what is a crucial time for them.
Department Description
At Allica, we’re building an industry-leading digital business bank. Our technology team sits at the very heart of the organization. We handle everything from new product development and innovation, through to the management of all the tools and systems the business uses to function efficiently and effectively.
Purpose of Role
The Principal Engineer will be a critical member of our technology team, providing technical leadership and guidance across cross-functional teams. They will leverage their strong foundation in system architecture, solution design, and modern technology stacks, along with a solid understanding of financial services, to shape our technology strategy and drive the development of high-impact business solutions.
This individual will be deeply involved in hands-on development, utilizing their skills to create robust and scalable designs that align with business requirements. Their data-driven decision-making capabilities will be key in driving continuous system improvements and efficiency.
Working closely with Finance and Digital Operations tribe, the Principal Engineer will ensure our technical initiatives align with strategic objectives. They will be responsible for the technical delivery in the finance tribe. They will mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within our engineering teams.
This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to our organization, driving innovation and progress while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Principal Accountabilities
Required Skills
Don’t tick every box?
Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!
Flexible working
We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.
Diversity
We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Working at Allica Bank
At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind;