Software Engineer

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company in London seeks an Associate Backend Engineer to support the Operations UI team. Responsibilities include writing GraphQL endpoints, collaborating on backend services, and participating in code reviews. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, with a strong interest in backend development and cloud technologies like Golang and AWS. This full-time position offers mentorship in a supportive environment with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code with secure coding practices.
• Exposure to Golang, GraphQL, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain GraphQL endpoints connecting UI to internal APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to design and test backend services.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

Growth mindset

Enthusiasm for backend development

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field

3 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a curious and motivated Associate Backend Engineer to join our Operations UI team, an integral part of our Control‑Center platform. This team builds and maintains the tools that enable our customers to serve their own users through day‑to‑day operations like viewing transactions, adjusting account balances, and managing cards. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands‑on experience in a global cloud‑first fintech company that’s landing major clients and making a real impact.

The Work Itself

• Write and maintain GraphQL endpoints that connect our UI to internal APIs enabling key operational features.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to design, build and test backend services.
• Participate in pair programming, bug fixing and design discussions to improve service reliability and performance.
• Learn and apply best practices in microservices architecture, cloud‑native development and secure coding.
• Contribute to a platform used by global customers with opportunities to explore new technologies and patterns.
• Grow your skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and exposure to large‑scale systems.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates foundational technical knowledge to understand backend requirements and service design.
• Applies standard development practices using Golang, GraphQL, REST, and AWS to build scalable services.
• Collaborates with team members to implement features, resolve bugs, and improve system performance.
• Participates in code reviews and testing to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Documents technical decisions and asks clarifying questions to ensure alignment with team goals.
• Engages in continuous learning and contributes to a culture of engineering excellence.

The Skills You Bring

• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for backend development in cloud environments.
• Willingness to ask questions, explore new ideas and improve existing systems.
• Exposure to or interest in Golang, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and contribute to scalable backend services.
• Eager to learn microservices, AWS and modern development practices.
• Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback in a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree OR 3 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Basic understanding of backend development principles and RESTful API design
• Exposure to or interest in working with Golang, GraphQL and AWS
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and apply secure coding practices
• Willingness to learn and apply debugging tools to resolve issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated interest in software development through coursework, projects or internships
• Ability to ask clarifying questions and document requirements for assigned components
• Eagerness to participate in code reviews and learn from feedback
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud‑native development
• Experience with Git CI/CD pipelines or containerization tools like Docker
• Exposure to telemetry or monitoring tools
• Passion for learning and staying current with backend technologies

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

Key Skills

Spring, .NET, C/C++, Go, React, OOP, C#, Data Structures, JavaScript, Software Development, Java, Distributed Systems