Sr. Software Engineer - Fintech / Disruption and Insurance (100% 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

Employer Industry: Travel Technology and Fintech

Why Consider this Job Opportunity

• Competitive salary with potential upsides from pre-IPO equity packages
• Unlimited PTO for a healthy work-life balance
• Carrot Cash travel stipend to support your travel endeavors
• Access to co-working space on demand and work-from-home stipend for flexibility
• Generous parental leave policy that exceeds industry standards
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Plan, investigate, and scope out upcoming projects that you own
• Mentor team members through pair programming or asynchronous communication
• Write, review, and improve code to enhance software quality
• Learn new technical concepts, services, and features that add value to the team
• Participate in regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects and plan upcoming sprints

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Proficient in full-stack development with a focus on backend skills
• Experience with Scala or other JVM languages (such as Kotlin or Java) in a production setting
• Strong understanding of system architecture for designing scalable and maintainable solutions
• Knowledgeable in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native development best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from inception to production

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Professional background in the travel or fintech industries
• Experience deploying infrastructure using Terraform or similar tools
• Familiarity with various service communication methods, including gRPC, pub/sub, and REST
• Commitment to enhancing system quality and reliability through excellent software engineering practices

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