Senior Software Engineer

Trade Ledger™; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a visionary Senior Engineer to redefine product engineering by leveraging AI. This role involves architecting solutions that address complex business challenges, mentoring teams, and pioneering innovative approaches in a hybrid/remote environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Remote-friendly work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with adaptability across tech stacks.
• Strong foundation in software architecture principles.
• Experience using AI tools in development.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer transition to agentic product engineering.
• Architect holistic solutions across technical ecosystems.
• Mentor team in systems-thinking problem-solving.

Skills

Software Engineering

Systems Thinking

Problem Solving

API Design

Cloud Deployment

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Trade Ledger is transforming the financial services industry with our cutting-edge lending platform. Our technology helps banks and alternative finance providers unlock economic growth through better support for business customers. We're pioneering the future of product engineering, where technical expertise meets AI innovation to solve complex challenges in ways that weren't previously possible.

The Role

We are seeking a visionary Senior Engineer to join our journey toward agentic product engineering, moving beyond traditional coding to solving complex technical challenges by leveraging AI. You'll help us redefine what it means to be a product engineer in an era where AI is transforming our approach to technical problem-solving. Rather than simply writing code, you'll be architecting solutions that address fundamental business and technical challenges, with AI as your collaborative partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Pioneer the transition from conventional software development to agentic product engineering
• Architect holistic solutions that seamlessly integrate across our entire technical ecosystem
• Leverage AI tools as collaborative partners to solve complex technical challenges more efficiently
• Design elegant, scalable APIs and system architectures that stand the test of time
• Apply deep technical knowledge across multiple domains and technology stacks
• Make sophisticated architectural decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term vision
• Establish patterns and practices for effectively integrating AI into the development lifecycle
• Mentor the team in adopting a systems-thinking approach to problem-solving
• Challenge conventional thinking and constantly seek more elegant solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with exceptional clarity

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated ability to adapt across different technology stacks
• Holistic systems-thinking approach to technical challenges
• Strong foundation in software architecture principles
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, WindSurf) as collaborative partners in development
• Proficiency in Java/Spring ecosystem, with the ability to quickly adapt to new frameworks
• Expertise in designing and implementing robust, scalable distributed systems
• Deep understanding of API design principles
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (particularly Kafka)
• Strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and cloud deployment (Azure preferred)
• Proven ability to balance technical debt against delivery priorities
• Strong testing mindset with experience in automated testing approaches
• Proficiency in SQL and database design (PostgreSQL experience preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kotlin development and functional programming paradigms
• Exposure to multiple programming languages and technology stacks
• Familiarity with API specification tools like TypeSpec or OpenAPI
• Experience in the fintech or financial services sector
• Understanding of how AI/ML can transform not just what we build, but how we build it
• Track record of mentoring other engineers in systems thinking
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of product engineering at the intersection of AI and fintech
• Collaborative team culture that values innovative thinking and technical excellence
• Complex, meaningful problems to solve that will transform business lending globally
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Remote-friendly work environment with flexible hours
• Professional development opportunities and learning culture

Hybrid/Remote London Office

Trade Ledger is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.