Junior Developer

Yapily; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yapily is seeking a Junior Developer to enhance their Open Banking integration infrastructure. The role involves maintaining systems, owning features end-to-end, and requires experience with Spring Boot and Java. Employees enjoy competitive pay, generous time off, and hybrid working options, along with additional perks promoting personal growth and wellness.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Equity

Generous Time Off

Hybrid Working

Nomad Working

Family First

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health Support

Future-Ready Perks

Learn & Grow

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend

Team Vibes

Office Snacks & Doggies

Qualifications

• 12+ months hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Java 11+.
• Understanding of test-driven development using JUnit 5 and Testcontainers.
• Basic knowledge of HTTP and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve Yapily’s Open Banking connection infrastructure.
• Own small features end-to-end: design REST contracts, code, test and release.
• Join the on-call rota with senior backup; keep uptime above the FCA-mandated SLA.

Skills

Spring Boot

Java

Test-driven development

HTTP

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Open banking has matured significantly since its inception. Core challenges such as strong customer authentication and consent management are now better understood, giving us an opportunity to re-evaluate and redesign a leaner, more scalable system tailored to today's requirements.

At the same time, the foundational pillar of a robust and future-proof bank integration infrastructure hasn’t changed. As a Junior Developer you will help us evolve this portfolio of expanding integrations, while continuing to push the boundaries of what Open Banking can offer.

sponsibilities

• Maintain and evolve Yapily’s Open Banking connection infrastructure
• Work with your peers to achieve availability, performance, and cost targets end-to-end
• Own small features end-to-end: design REST contracts, code, test and release
• Join the on-call rota with senior backup; keep uptime above the FCA-mandated SLA.
• Grow your software development skills by being a part of a highly-available infrastructure used by high-profile clients

Requirements

• 12+ months hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Java 11+
• Understanding of test-driven development using JUnit 5 and Testcontainers
• Basic knowledge of HTTP and RESTful APIs
• Nice to haves:
• You have used Docker to package applications
• You have used Kubernetes to deploy applications
• You have integrated with an HTTP API before (work or for fun)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay & Equity – We offer a great base salary plus equity, so you’ll own a part of what we’re building together.
  
  
• Generous Time Off – Enjoy 25 days of holiday each year (plus bank holidays if you’re in the UK), and earn an extra day each year after your first, up to 5 more!
  
• Hybrid Working – Life’s about balance. We ask that you attend the office at least two days a week.
  
• Nomad Working – Feel like a change of scenery? Work from anywhere for up to 30 days each year.
  
• Family First – We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave because your family matters.
  
• Private Medical Insurance – cover through BUPA, because your health is a priority.
  
• Mental Health Support – Access personalised mental wellness support through our award-winning partner.
  
• Future-Ready Perks – Including a solid company pension, life assurance, and income protection.
  
• Learn & Grow – A £200 annual budget for learning and personal development. Invest in you!
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Commute the healthy way with support from our cycle to work programme.
  
• Refer a Friend – Bring someone great onboard and earn £1,000 with our referral scheme.
  
• Team Vibes – Monthly socials, team lunches, and a budget to hang out and have fun (yes, pizza included ).
  
  

Office Snacks & Doggiess – Daily snacks to keep you going, and yes – we’re proudly a dog-friendly office