Staff Backend Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance their web and mobile platforms. You will play a key role in designing infrastructure, improving system performance, and creating automation tools. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of backend experience and a relevant degree, with a strong emphasis on transitioning to their technology stack.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holiday and Birthday

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience with any backend technology.
• Experience in a startup environment.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust infrastructure for web and mobile platforms.
• Create automation tools to improve system performance.
• Drive improvements in system reliability as the platform scales.

Skills

Backend technology experience

System performance improvement

Automation tools

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related

Job description

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I am currently working with one of the UK’s fastest growing fintech companies, recently acquired in a landmark acquisition! With over 1 million customers, multiple industry awards, and a mission to make investing accessible and commission-free, this company is reshaping how everyday people build their financial futures.

They’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join their team. While the current stack is primarily TypeScript and Node.js, they’re open to candidates with strong experience in any backend technology who are willing to transition and learn their ecosystem.

The role

The company has both web and mobile platforms, and as a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll take a leading role in supporting these growing platforms. You’ll be responsible for designing and building robust infrastructure, creating automation tools, and driving improvements to system performance and reliability as the platform scales.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience with any backend technology
• Startup experience
• Degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering or related)

The role offers a salary of up to £130K plus benefits!

• 25 days holiday + Bank holiday and Birthday