Senior Software Engineer

Matched Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based financial services provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop advanced applications. You will collaborate cross-functionally, optimize performance, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate has expertise in Node.js, AWS, and React. This role offers a hybrid working environment with 1-2 days in the office located in Central London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in serverless backend services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced applications.
• Collaborate to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize components for maximum performance on all devices.

Skills

Node.js

AWS Lambda

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jest

Mocha

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Tech: AWS, NodeJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS

Why? scaling FinTech, revolutionising the industry

Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days in the office (Central London)

Our Client

A new UK-based financial services provider is launching credit card, personal loans and insurance offerings aimed at delivering fair, flexible, and user-friendly financial products to consumers. The organisation is committed to empowering individuals by enhancing their understanding and control of personal finance through clarity, intelligence, and technology.

Senior Software Engineer - Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance.
• Provide code reviews, feedback, and mentorship to junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols

Senior Software Engineer - Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Expertise in Node.js and AWS Lambda for serverless backend services.
• Proficiency in React with Next.js for frontend development.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web application architecture.
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think algorithmically.
• Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, code signing, and deployment (App Store, Google Play).
• Understanding of secure coding practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills