About the job
At Solance, we are revolutionizing the financial services landscape for the B2B sector, specifically targeting complex corporate clients and the high-service banking industries that have been neglected by traditional banks. We are currently seeking EMI (Electronic Money Institution) authorization in Ireland, with the long-term ambition of transforming into a fully licensed banking entity. Our mission embraces the technological benefits of a neobank while offering the personalized, high-touch service characteristic of private banks, ensuring unparalleled support tailored to our clients' unique needs.
This is a pivotal opportunity to become a founding engineer within Solance's new tech team based in Dublin. In this role, you will report directly to the CTO and spearhead the design and development of an innovative, cloud-based Banking Service, utilizing a cutting-edge Java-based tech stack.
Why This Role is Crucial
Your contributions will go beyond mere software development; you will help redefine the delivery of banking services. You will play a vital role in crafting a secure, scalable platform that elevates customer experiences in financial services. Collaborating closely with the CTO and Principal Engineer, you will help shape the architectural framework, engineering culture, and long-term technological vision of the company.
What Makes This Role Exciting
- Greenfield + Cloud-native - Enjoy the freedom to establish the architecture from scratch without legacy systems, employing AWS best practices from the outset.
- Java at the Core - Engage in hands-on development with Java and modern frameworks, building a robust SRE and automation environment to support our operations.
- Real Ownership - Take charge of significant decisions and outcomes, influencing everything from system design and automated infrastructure to UX, security, compliance, and beyond.
- Foundational Engineering Team - Help cultivate a modern engineering culture focused on business curiosity, technical excellence, mentorship, and a commitment to automation-first principles.
- Comprehensive Scope - Engage in API development, zero-downtime deployments, SRE, test automation, and adapt to evolving challenges. You will have direct access to a growing team of technical and business leaders, including our CEO, who is also our founder and product advocate.
We are a team of business-curious professionals who are passionate about our work. We are dedicated to creating a scalable and innovative banking solution that meets the evolving needs of our clientele.

