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
- €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M 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’re 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’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.
- Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.
- You’ll 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’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)
- 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
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI integrations
What do we offer
- 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:
- RTT (extra paid time off)
- Regular company-wide events & offsites
Recruitment Process
- Screening Call – with Malorie (Talent Acquisition)
- Objective: motivation, availability, general fit
- Manager Interview – with Benoit and Quentin (Commando IT Managers)
- 1 hour – Remote or in-person
- Objective: technical background, communication, leadership potential
- Technical Test – with Aurélien and Cyril (R&D Managers)
- Objective: technical assessment
- Reference Checks
