Backend developer (Remote)

VitraCash; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology startup in the United Kingdom is seeking a Backend Developer to build secure and performant solutions using Kotlin or Java. You will collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and integrate third-party APIs. Ideal candidates should have significant backend development experience, proficient in Spring Boot, and be familiar with cloud technologies. The position offers a startup atmosphere with remote working, flexible hours, and a competitive salary up to 95k.

Benefits

Startup atmosphere

Global Health Insurance

4 weeks of paid vacation

Flexible work times

Expense allowance each month

Qualifications

• Significant experience with backend development using Kotlin or Java.
• Proficient in Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build secure and performant backend solutions.
• Implement tests and monitoring for system health.
• Collaborate with iOS and Android teams.

Skills

backend development and maintenance using Kotlin or Java

Spring Boot

Cloud infrastructure

Kubernetes

Docker

English (full professional proficiency)

Experience with machine learning

Job description

About VitraCash

We love the convenience of cashless payments, but using your credit cards while travelling proved to be quite a hassle. As every card has so many pros and cons, it has become nearly impossible to keep track of all the benefits and hidden fees.

VitraCard aims to offer an app alongside physical and digital debit cards to combine all cards a customer owns. For every transaction our AI-driven algorithm will automatically select the best card.

We are a team of 15 right now and growing!

What you’ll be doing

• Building a secure and performant backend solution
• Implement tests and monitoring to ensure system health and backup strategies
• Collaborating with the iOS and Android teams to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Integrate and maintain third party APIs
• You are working closely with the core team

What skills you’ll need

• Significant experience with backend development and maintenance using Kotlin or Java
• Spring Boot
• Cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker experience and networking layer skills appreciated
• English full professional proficiency, other languages (e.g. German) are a plus
• Being an active member of the open source community is a plus
• Experience with machine learning is a plus
• Knowledge in (online/mobile) banking and the payment industry is a plus

Benefits

• Independent, self-managed working with responsibility as part of a small team of top developers
• Startup atmosphere
• Global Health Insurance
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Remote working
• Flexible work times
• Expense allowance each month
• Newest tech stack (Kotlin with Spring Boot, KMM, SwiftUI, Kotlin)
• Competitive salary up to 95k