Backend engineer (Fin-tech)

Dazzle London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a versatile backend developer to help shape the future of wealth management technology. In this role, you will work on exciting greenfield projects, utilizing the latest AWS tools to create robust applications and integrations. Collaborating closely with a talented team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a flexible work environment free from bureaucracy. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to transformative financial solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with high load, real-time applications and asynchronous systems.
• Strong fundamentals in computer science and a passion for innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-level integrations and applications using AWS tools.
• Collaborate with frontend and iOS developers to create documented APIs.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Object-oriented programming

Algorithms

Data structures

DevOps

Financial markets knowledge

Unit testing

Integration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

CI/CD pipelines

GraphQL

Swagger

Job description

Our client is a financial planning partner and investment management business that gives access to the knowledge needed to plan for the future. Until now, there’s been nowhere for people to go for help to structure their personal finances, so their goal is to help its clients create and personalise their financial planning and take ongoing responsibility by helping them grow their money, too.

What are we looking for?

Our client's team is composed of highly experienced wealth advisors from private banks and serial tech entrepreneurs. The team brings a powerful combination of financial and tech expertise to successful professionals who want to achieve their life goals.

With the latest round of fundraising, they're now looking for a rockstar, jack of all trades backend developer to help build the next generation of the apps that enable business operation innovations among the wealth management industry. You will be closely working with product designers, architects, frontend developers, iOS developers, CTO, and CEO.

What will you be doing:

• Working on a majority of greenfield projects building out enterprise-level integrations and applications using the latest AWS suite of tools.
• Designing and developing new functionality and working with frontend and iOS developers to provide documented APIs for the apps to consume.
• There are no siloes, bureaucracy, or endless meetings – really the sky is the limit in terms of career growth, personal development, and the ability to make an impact.
• We follow scrum/agile methodology, have a very active Slack channel, and work collaboratively to solve challenging technical problems.

Who you are:

• Demonstrable experience working with JavaScript and TypeScript with an interest in learning the language.
• Experience with high load, high performance, real-time, and asynchronous frontend systems/applications.
• Excellent computer science fundamentals, with a good understanding of object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• A get-stuck-in, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, a thirst to learn, and a drive to build an awesome and innovative product for all customers, no matter if it's one person or a multinational.
• Experience with AWS API Gateway, Lambda functions, GraphQL, and Swagger.
• Experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with basic DevOps such as different environments and deployment strategies.
• Experience with DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch.

You’ve got more?

• Experience with micro frontends vs single SPA.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Experience with Python or NodeJS.
• An interest in financial markets and investment.
• Passion for open-source technology and engaging with the wider technology community.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related subject is preferred.