Python Developer Junior – Commando AI Team

Who we are 

In less than 10 years, iBanFirst has established itself as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating across borders. 
iBanFirst provides a next-generation cross-border payment experience that combines a powerful platform and the support of the best FX experts. Executives and finance teams have direct access to currency markets. They can hold, collect, and send funds in over 30 currencies. 
With more than 350 employees across 10 countries in Europe, the company processes more than €2 billion worth of transactions monthly. As a regulated payment institution, iBanFirst is authorized to operate throughout the European Union. 

 

Recruitment Context 

We’re hiring a Junior Python Developer to join and strengthen our Commando IT / Generative AI team! The team is responsible for driving cross-functional performance improvements by developing automation solutions and AI-enhanced applications that have a measurable impact on productivity and revenue generation. 

 

Manager & Team 

You will report to Quentin Mangeant, Head of Corporate IT at iBanFirst. You will join the Commando AI team, a cross-functional task force composed of 1 Lead Python Developer and 2–3 interns/apprentices.       

 

What will you do 

You’ll participate in technical development and contribute hands-on across multiple projects with a measurable impact on internal productivity and business operations. 

• Develop and maintain solutions to improve performance of transversal business units 

• Backend, frontend (in python, via Streamlit), infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD development 

• Improve development processes while finding the right balance between rigor, speed and flexibility for software development & research organization 

• Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards 

• Develop and maintain containerization and orchestration systems using tools like Docker 

• Document processes and procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team 

• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging and alerting systems 

 

You’ll work closely with stakeholders in the company (KYC, Sales, Product, Ops...) to build solutions for them, including: 

• Client onboarding automation 

• Audit & compliance document generation 

• Lead generation from news sources 

• AI-enhanced tools for sales & hedging teams 

Tools & Stack: 

• Python (strong code quality required) 

• Docker 

• GitHub Actions, Terraform 

• Cloud: AWS (mainly) & Azure (for AIs only) 

 

Role Objectives 

In the first 3 months, we expect you to: 

• Familiarize yourself with ongoing projects. 

• Understand our architecture and business use cases. 

• Start taking on development tasks and bug fixes with the support of the team. 

Within 6 months: 

• Work collaboratively on at least one significant project, handling well-defined tasks and delivering reliable code. 

• Help keep documentation up to date, and share suggestions for improvements based on your experience as a new joiner. 

• Actively participate in stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions to understand and contribute to the team’s workflow. 

After 12 months: 

• Confidently lead the development end-to-end of a long-term project while collaborating closely with team members as needed. 

• Play an active role in delivering monthly quick-win projects.   

• Show ownership by actively tracking and ensuring the resolution of bugs or issues in the systems you work on. 

 

What do you bring 

• 1–2 years of experience as a Python Developer (clean, maintainable code expected) 

• Experience with IaC (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) 

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) 

• Hands-on with containerization tools (Docker) 

• Strong communication skills: can synthesize, explain tech clearly, and show value 

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a scale up environment (autonomous, reliable, and motivated by impact) 

• Fluent in English (French is a plus) 

 

Nice to have: 

• Understanding of fintech and payment industry is a plus 

• Background in startups 

• Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI integrations 

 

What do we offer 

• Permanent contract (CDI) 

• Office location: Paris – 17th arrondissement (near Arc de Triomphe) 

• Remote policy: 2 days remote per week (Mondays mandatory onsite for alignment) 

 

You’ll join a mission-driven company at the forefront of fintech innovation, with: 

• A collaborative, tech-forward culture 

• State-of-the-art tools and projects at the intersection of AI and automation 

• Opportunity to directly impact the scalability and efficiency of a European fintech leader 

 

Benefits: 

• Swile meal card 

• Alan health insurance 

• Commuter allowance 

• RTT (extra paid time off) 

• Gymlib membership 

• Paid parental leave 

• Regular company-wide events & offsites 

 

Recruitment Process 

1. Screening Call – with Malorie (Talent Acquisition) 

• 30 min – Remote (video) 

• Objective: motivation, availability, general fit 

1. Manager Interview – with Benoit and Quentin (Commando IT Managers) 

• 1 hour – Remote or in-person 

• Objective: technical background, communication, leadership potential 

1. Technical Test – with Aurélien and Cyril (R&D Managers) 

• 1h30 – In-person 

• Objective: technical assessment  

1. Reference Checks