1d ago
Principal Engineer — Payroll Engine & Data Systems
London
✨ $200k-$250k / yearest.
full-timelead
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll own the end-to-end lifecycle of payroll data, from ingestion through our deterministic bitemporal calculation engine to final global payment files and statutory reporting. You'll bridge product needs with long-term data model purity, building an integrated global financial ecosystem. This role stands out for its deep data engineering and fintech domain focus.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Design DAG-based resolver and bitemporal logic for payroll math
- Architect pipelines ingesting messy HRIS data into PayrollRuleSchema
- Build API-first connectors and Outbox pattern event systems
- Own generation of ISO 20022 payment files and tax filings
📋 Requirements
- Python and Node.js/TypeScript expertise
- PostgreSQL mastery with bitemporality and window functions
- Experience with ETL/ELT patterns and exactly-once processing
- Location London (4 days/week in-office)
✨ Nice to Have
- Built at Deel, Rippling, Papaya Global or similar
- Experience with Workday, HiBob, BambooHR integrations
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🌍 Global Impact – work on a platform used by 1,800+ people
- 🚀 Fast-Growth Fintech – join a leader since 2009
- 🌐 Diverse Team – nearly 70 cities, inclusive culture
- 💡 Innovation Freedom – encourage new ideas and movement
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
- 2Technical Interview· 60 min
- 3System Design Interview· 60 min
- 4Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
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