Principal Software Development Engineer

GoCardless, a Mollie company, is a global leader in bank payments. As a Principal Software Engineer in Lisbon, you will own the architecture of the dashboard platform and design system, bring technical depth to de-risk high-impact initiatives, and act as a technical multiplier across multiple teams. You will report into engineering leadership for Global Growth and collaborate with engineering managers and Principal Engineers. The role involves championing engineering culture, contributing to OSS

Full-stack engineering background with deep front-end architecture experience and strong, hands-on back-end expertise. Track record operating as a senior technical leader across multiple teams: setting direction, mentoring other engineers, and being trusted by both engineers and senior stakeholders. Collaboration, pragmatism, and strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. Proactive leadership, empowered decision-making, systems thinking, and exec