Senior Backend Engineer - Fintech/Travel Tech (Remote)

Hopper; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the United Kingdom offers an exciting opportunity for full-stack developers emphasizing backend skills. You will own projects, mentor teammates, and write quality software while engaging in collaborative discussions. The ideal candidate should possess experience with Scala, an understanding of system architecture, and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform. This role includes excellent benefits such as competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and employer-paid health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pre-IPO equity packages

Unlimited PTO

Travel stipend (Carrot Cash)

Flexible work-from-home stipend

Generous parental leave

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Proficient in full-stack development, emphasizing backend skills.
• Experience with Scala or JVM languages in a production setting.
• Strong understanding of system architecture for scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope out projects you own.
• Mentor team members through pair programming.
• Write and improve code to enhance quality.
• Learn new technical concepts and features.
• Participate in meetings to discuss projects and plan sprints.

Skills

Full-stack development

Scala or JVM languages (Kotlin, Java)

System architecture design

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Project leadership

Tools

Terraform

Job description

A technology firm in the United Kingdom offers an exciting opportunity for full-stack developers emphasizing backend skills. You will own projects, mentor teammates, and write quality software while engaging in collaborative discussions. The ideal candidate should possess experience with Scala, an understanding of system architecture, and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform. This role includes excellent benefits such as competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and employer-paid health coverage.