Who we are

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.

We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI … ) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.

Key figures

• 350+ employees across 13 offices in 10 European countries
• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• € 6 5M in revenue in 2024 , with a target of around € 8 5M in 2025
• Profitable for nearly two years
• Ranked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service

A strong culture built around 4 core values

• Team First : The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.
• Tenacity : We ’ r e transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.
• Transformation : Innovation is not a buzzword; it ’ s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.
• Trust : Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It ’ s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.

Why join us?

• We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.
• We ’ r e driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “ S mall & Medium Multinationals ” succeed globally.
• Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation … ) , making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.
• You ’ l l join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial
• iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:
• Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning
• In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions

Joining iBanFirst means joining a profitable, international, fast-growing tech company. It ’ s also a chance to learn, grow, and contribute directly to a shared ambition: simplifying international finance for SMEs.

Recruitment Context

We ’ r e 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 ’ l l 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 ’ l l 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 ’ l l 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 Aur é l ien and Cyril (R & D Managers)

• 1h30 – In-person

• Objective: technical assessment

1. Reference Checks