About the job
At Ripjar, we are dedicated to creating innovative software and data solutions that empower governments and organizations to effectively combat serious financial crimes. Our cutting-edge technology is pivotal in detecting activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing, enabling our clients to enforce sanctions on a large scale against illicit entities and state actors.
As a remote-first organization, our team operates from various locations across the UK, with an office in Cheltenham that candidates are welcome to use at any time if they are nearby.
Team Mission:
The Engineering team at Ripjar is on a mission to develop software products that enhance global safety. Our collaborative approach integrates creativity with technological prowess and engineering excellence to tackle challenges that are often overlooked.
Our clients, which include prestigious global financial institutions, corporations, and tech companies, depend on our Labyrinth Screening product to scrutinize millions of client records, counterparties, and prospects for sanctions, AML/CTF, and other risks across billions of data points in near real-time.
Ripjar's distinctive strategy for name and adverse media screening, powered by AI Risk Profiles, offers our customers unparalleled capabilities, earning recognition from Chartis as a Category Leader in KYC Solutions. We are committed to innovating swiftly in the compliance sector, spearheading the ethical use of AI through our Compliance Copilot.
Your Role:
As a Staff Engineer at Ripjar, you will be a specialist in one or more technology domains related to our Labyrinth Screening SaaS platform, which is currently utilized by over 120 businesses worldwide and continues to expand rapidly. This role demands exceptional technical acumen, strong leadership capabilities, and a profound understanding of software design and development principles.
In this position, you will collaborate with engineering teams and work closely with engineering managers and other technical stakeholders to influence sound technical decisions and provide guidance to the teams you support. Additionally, you will partner with senior technical leaders to help shape Ripjar's overall technology roadmap.
As an engineer with both breadth and depth of experience, you will excel in designing and delivering scalable software solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments, articulating software designs and weighing trade-offs effectively.

