Senior Software Engineer

Bondsmith; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in Leeds seeks a Senior Backend Engineer ready to tackle complex development challenges. In this role, you will leverage your skills in Java, backend architectures, and cloud technologies to build innovative solutions that significantly impact customer satisfaction. Join a team where your contributions will help shape the future of the company's digital cash savings platform and thrive in an engaging, high-growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Share scheme participation

All the right equipment

Deliveroo for working late

Qualifications

• Experience in Java with Micronaut or Spring Boot frameworks.
• Proficient in designing service-oriented and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Build robust and scalable backend systems.
• Shape infrastructures for API-first, SaaS platform.
• Lead application design and enforce coding standards.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Development in Java

Service-oriented architecture

Event-driven architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

React

Job description

About us

Bondsmith is a fast growing digital cash savings platform focused on helping customers make the most of their money by offering access to a wide range of savings products.

We work with financial institutions like wealth managers, fintechs, banks, and advisors, providing them with tools to get better returns on cash, engage more effectively with clients, and simplify their operations. Our goal is to help savers get the most out of their cash.

At Bondsmith, our core values are rapid and continuous improvement, delivering good customer outcomes, and taking end to end ownership. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent service and finding new ways to solve challenges in financial services. Joining us means working in a fast-paced environment where you will be making an impact on the financial lives of thousands of savers.

We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing fintech team. This is more than just a coding role - we want someone who is curious, self-motivated, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll play a key role in shaping the foundations of our API-first, SaaS platform as we grow to meet increasing demand.

You should bring a track record of building robust, scalable backend systems, a deep understanding of modern engineering best practices, and a strong desire to push for high standards in everything you do. Our environment is fast-paced and always evolving - perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing technical direction.

Requirements:

What We Expect Of You

• Strong object-oriented design and development experience in Java, ideally utilising Micronaut or Spring Boot frameworks
• Experience of designing and building service-oriented and event-driven architectures
• Demonstrable experience of leading others in application design and coding standards
• Experience with at least one cloud platform, ideally AWS
• Working knowledge of infrastructure tooling e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Some experience with front end development, e.g. React
• Strong experience working with PostgreSQL or similiar, including performance tuning and query optimisation
• (Desirable) Experience working in fintech
• (Desirable) Experience in API-driven SaaS.
  
  

Ideally You Would Be

• Confident, and able to take initiative in a delivery-focused environment
• Independent, autonomous working style
• Able to learn quickly in a dynamic fast-paced industry
• Enjoy working as part of a high-performance team
• Hard-working, innovative and taking pride in their work
• Passionate about creating innovative solutions for customers
• Welcoming of feedback and committed to personal development
• Proficient in English
  
  

Salary range: £50,000 GBP - £70,000 GBP

Why Join Bondsmith?

• Bondsmith is a fintech success story in the making. We’re a small, focused team delivering real value to major enterprise clients, and the demand for what we’re building continues to grow. As an early joiner, you’ll have the rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape the future of our products, and grow alongside the company. If you're excited by high-growth environments and want your work to matter, Bondsmith is the place to be.
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (average of 3 days a week expected in office)
• Healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Share scheme participation
• All the right equipment to make sure you’re working at your best
• Deliveroo for working late in the office