Software Engineer

Freetrade Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering investment platform is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to lead development projects and mentor junior engineers. The role demands expertise in software validation and a passion for building innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Candidates should be familiar with Typescript and Cloud technologies, eager to contribute to reshaping investment experiences for customers across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Scheme linked to company success

25 holidays plus UK public holidays

Enhanced pension with 5% match

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection Cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Senior role focused on leading engineering projects and features.
• Must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with mentoring junior team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process for development projects.
• Set standards for code reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Software validation

Knowledge sharing

Code review standards

Problem-solving

Complex issue handling

Detail-oriented

Investment knowledge

Technical skills development

Education

Relevant computer science degree

Tools

Typescript

Google Cloud Platform tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process for development projects and new features from design development post-production including an aptitude for software validation.
• Collaborate frequently with an emphasis on sharing knowledge through team discussions & workshops while developing and mentoring more junior team members.
• Set the standards for code reviews across the business and general software engineering best practices.
• Follow and continually improve upon our coding documentation and company development standards.
• Thrive in an on-call environment and be the escalation point for high-priority issues with the ability to triage and elevate when necessary.
• Be an excellent judge of future talent for Freetrade, helping us achieve our bold expansion objectives by taking part in (and sometimes leading) technical interviews ensuring a consistent bar is met.
• Constantly assess the development landscape looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies across the engineering team.
• Set high standards for your squad in terms of software quality and delivery performance. Speak candidly when standards are not met and work with your team to continually raise the bar.
• Have the skills to competently work on complex and unknown problems under pressure.
• Deep understanding and obsession with the details.
• A love for the world of investments.
• Up to date with technology to influence good practices.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in our engineering team. In this position, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, impactful features, showcasing a passion for independent problem-solving and a drive to scale our next-generation, user-focused product. Our team would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building innovative solutions, invites participation and devolves responsibility for software design, constructively working to level up the capability of other engineers in your squad.

About Freetrade

Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game-changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

We run a cloud-first environment and make use of many Google Cloud Platform tools such as Firestore, Google Kubernetes Engine, PubSub and Cloud SQL to build a reliable and performant platform with services implemented using Typescript. This is a high-visibility environment where you will make a direct positive impact on customer experience and the business.

If you enjoy broadening your technical skills, building a new product, and working in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and innovation, then this is the job for you!

Why Join Our Engineering Team? Be part of a team that's shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn't just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality.

Benefits

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025:

Hybrid working culture

• Operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. Great collaboration in person and design work in offices in central London and Budapest. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday. Dedicated days for focus work.
• Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
• Values at Freetrade: Honesty, Focus and Grit.

Benefits In London

• Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked.
• Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026.
• Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
• Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%.
• Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
• Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
• Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in any circumstance.
• Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most.
• Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading cost with tax free monthly installments.
• Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.

Following the close of the deal to become part of IG Group

You can expect that our benefits package will further improve to align with the benefits on offer.

Interview Process

1. Initial interview - A chat with one of our Senior Talent Partners.
2. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience.
3. Live Coding - Show us how you think and solve problems.
4. System Design - We'll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges.
5. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.