--- title: 'Site Reliability Engineer - Lisbon at Capital on Tap' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/site-reliability-engineer-lisbon-capital-on-tap-lisbon-6cf4gvqmwv61' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-24' --- # Site Reliability Engineer - Lisbon at Capital on Tap - **Company:** Capital on Tap - **Location:** Lisbon, Portugal - **Posted:** 2026-09-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalontap/jobs/8826847002 ## Job description We’re Capital on Tap 👋 💳 Capital on Tap started because small businesses were underserved. Big banks were slow, their products weren't fit for purpose, and small business owners often couldn't access what they needed. We set out to fix that. Today we're a financial platform - not just a credit card company. We offer a best-in-class business credit card, SME-focused spend management platform, a savings product that hit £1 billion in funds within its first year, and a growing suite of tools and financial products that make running a small business easier. 1,000+ employees, £20bn in annual card spend, 200,000+ customers, 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and we're profitable. We’ve done a pretty good job so far, but we’re just getting started! 📍Lisbon | 🏢 2 Days in Office SRE at Capital On Tap 🌞 At Capital On Tap, we run a hybrid embedded SRE model. We aim to work closely with the teams within Capital On Tap to provide them the best support. Our main objective currently is to gain as much visibility into our platform's health while offering scalable solutions. What You’ll be doing: As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) you will help ensure our platforms are fast, reliable, and scalable. You’ll design, build, and monitor systems, prevent issues before they happen. Using SLAs, SLIs, and SLOs, you’ll guide feature launches while maintaining services that everyone can depend on. - Manage and automate Azure, Datadog, NGINX & Cloudflare - Develop and monitor Kubernetes and Serverless resources - Maintain infrastructure code with Terraform & CRDs / Crossplane - Improve systems, processes, and technologies; consult stakeholders to enhance platform performance - Getting involved in new application architecture & design processes - Design solutions to reduce toil, automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows to reduce manual work and boost team productivity. - Create SLIs and SLOs; increase application visibility - Align with the Product team on SLAs and core service objectives - Collaborate with Platform Engineers for automated solutions and pipelines - Enhance user experience with infrastructure and pipeline optimisation - Support CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Octopus Deploy and Flux to streamline software delivery - Lead incident troubleshooting to safeguard customer experience ## Our Values & Culture - Just Pilot: We never settle for “good enough”. We pilot new ideas fast, ask questions to figure it out, and scale quickly. - Why Not Today? Fast is as slow as we go - speed and simplicity gives us a competitive advantage. - Be a Buddy: We tap in from day one to help the team, we do the right thing even if it’s hard. - Owners and Dates: We don’t chase people. If you own a task and agree to a date, the expectation is that it gets done. - Feedback: We want our employees to flourish, so we regularly provide direct and constructive feedback. We’re Looking For 🔎 Required skills: - Experience in managing a public cloud (Azure advantageous) - Experience in Azure DevOps, Octopus, Flux or other CI/CD tools - Experience with Linux and Microsoft Systems - Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple teams in an agile environment - Proficient in contributing to IaC technologies involving expertise in writing, managing, and optimising infrastructure with tools such as Terraform and Pulumi - Experience working with a cloud monitoring solution (advantageous to have DataDog) - Experience with Kubernetes and Docker - Experience in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Go) Interview Process 🤝 - First stage: 30-minute intro, CV review, and values with Talent Partner - Second stage: 75 minute Technical Task - Final stage: 30 minute Interview with EM + 30 minute Interview with Head of Platform Engineering Diversity & Inclusion 🌈 We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work. Great Work Deserves Great Perks We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits: 🏥 Private Healthcare through AdvanceCare 🎁 Anniversary Rewards (€280, €570, €860, 4-week fully paid sabbatical) 🚘 Paid Car Parking 🏖️ 36 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays with public holidays carried over if they fall on a weekend) 📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget 💬 6 free therapy sessions per year 🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices Other Info 👍Check out our [‘Top Tips’ for interviewing.](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/blog/posts/acing-your-interviews-with-capital-on-tap/) ✔️Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-on-tap). 📧Email careers@capitalontap.com if you have any questions. Excited to work here? Apply! If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.) ## About Capital on Tap ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Capital on Tap provides fast, accessible business credit cards and savings accounts to small and medium-sized businesses, using proprietary technology to streamline funding and expense management. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture Capital-backed) - **Headquarters**: London, UK (Global HQ); Atlanta, USA (US HQ); with additional offices in Cardiff, Manchester, Brighton, New York, and Porto. - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: David Luck (Executive Chairman) and Damian (CEO, current) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Fintech – Small Business Lending, Business Credit Cards, Business Savings. - **Target customers**: B2B – Small and medium-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and contractors in the UK and US. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Make running a small business as easy as possible." [capitalontap.com](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/company/about/) ## Products & Services - **Business Credit Card**: A purpose-built credit card for small businesses offering credit limits up to £250,000, unlimited 1% cashback on all spending (redeemable for cash, Avios, gift cards, or against balance), no annual fees, no FX fees, and no ATM fees. Integrates with accounting software and allows issuance of cards to employees and directors. [capitalontap.com](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/) - **Business Savings Account**: Launched in 2025, powered by ClearBank. Offers competitive interest rates with instant access, no fees, and no deposit restrictions. Complements the credit card to provide a full cash management solution. [capitalontap.com](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/company/about/) - **Preloading**: A feature allowing businesses to preload funds onto their card for tighter spend control. - **Team Management**: A feature for managing employee cards, setting limits, and tracking spending. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Has provided over **£20 billion** in funding to more than **200,000 small businesses** across the UK and US (as of 2025). [capitalontap.com](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/company/about/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partner banks include **WebBank** (for US card issuance) and **ClearBank** (for savings accounts). The company has also raised venture capital, though specific lead investors are not repeatedly named in public materials. - **Growth Signals**: - Named by the **Financial Times** as one of the **Fastest Growing Companies in Europe for 5 consecutive years**. - Expanded from UK to US in 2021, and opened new offices in Porto, Manchester, and New York. - Launched a new savings account product in 2025. - Hit £20 billion in total funding to customers in 2025. - Ambition to partner with **1 million businesses by the end of 2025**. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalontap/jobs/8498232002) ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Underwriting**: A bespoke, automated underwriting system that allows for quick applications and funding approvals, reducing friction for small businesses. - **All-in-One Platform**: Combining credit and savings in one place, with integrated accounting software connections, rewards, and team management tools. - **No-Fee Model**: No annual, FX, or ATM fees is a strong differentiator in the business credit card market. - **Customer-Centric Focus**: 24/7 UK-based customer support and a mission built entirely around solving small business pain points. - **Strong Track Record**: Over a decade of lending, with a proven model and a large, growing customer base. ## Strategic Focus - **Product Expansion**: Deepening the suite of financial tools for small businesses (e.g., adding savings accounts in 2025). - **Geographic Growth**: Continuing to scale in the US market while strengthening UK leadership. - **Technology & Automation**: Investing in AI and data science to improve risk management, fraud detection, and customer experience (evidenced by hiring for AI Operations, Data Science, and Engineering roles). - **Customer Acquisition**: Targeting the ambitious goal of 1 million business partners. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes ownership ("Spotted something that could be done better? Great! Tell us about it, own it, and get it done"), continuous learning, and a "pilot" mentality (testing new ideas). Values include: "Fast is as slow as we go," "Take ownership and raise the bar," and "Keep things simple." - **Learning & Growth**: Provides a **$1,250 annual learning budget** per employee for conferences, courses, subscriptions, and books. Strong focus on internal mobility and career development. [capitalontap.com](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/us/company/careers/) - **Office Life & Perks**: - Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks daily. - Offices in central, accessible locations (e.g., Midtown Atlanta, London). - Regular social events run by a "Happy Club" (quiz nights, scavenger hunts, summer parties). - Employee-led clubs (book club, gaming club, sports teams, LGBTQIA+ group). - **Benefits**: - 20 days PTO, plus enhanced paid holidays. - **4-week paid sabbatical** after 4 years of service. - 401k with company match (US: 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%). - Health, dental, and vision coverage. - Pet insurance, legal aid, and free therapy sessions. - **Work Model**: Hybrid/office-based roles advertised across multiple locations (London, Cardiff, Manchester, Brighton, New York, Porto). The company has a strong office presence. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active employee resource groups and events for Black History Month, Pride Week, International Women’s Day, etc. ## Sources 1. [capitalontap.com - About Us](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/company/about/) 2. [capitalontap.com - Careers](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/us/company/careers/) 3. [capitalontap.com - Main Site](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/) 4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at Capital on Tap](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalontap) 5. 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