Staff Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the fintech SaaS sector is on the lookout for talented Backend Software Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a next-generation banking platform that empowers financial institutions globally. You will be responsible for developing scalable and high-performance backend solutions, enhancing existing features, and creating new capabilities. The company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages engineers to take ownership of their work and drive innovation. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Generous family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Strong backend engineering experience, ideally with Java or similar languages.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and design.

Skills

Java

Backend Engineering

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms

DevOps Practices

Problem Solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

TeamCity

Terraform

Grafana

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Backend Software Engineer - Fintech SaaS

I am working with a client in the fintech SaaS space that provides a next-generation banking platform to financial institutions worldwide. Their technology is built to support rapid growth and innovation, enabling banks to deliver exceptional digital experiences to their customers.

Their engineering culture is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on building, learning, and innovating. They believe in empowering engineers to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful projects, and shape the future of banking technology.

The Role:

My client is seeking talented Backend Software Engineers at all levels to work on their core banking platform. This role will involve developing scalable, high-performance solutions to power banks around the world. You will work on both enhancing existing features and building entirely new capabilities from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services.
• Lead or contribute to complex projects from inception to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and other engineering disciplines.
• Drive innovation and improvements in system architecture, tooling, and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Ensure high standards of coding, testing, and deployment practices.
• Java (primary backend language)
• Cloud-native architecture (AWS & GCP)
• Microservices-based development
• CI/CD using TeamCity
• Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform
• Observability with Grafana

What My Client is Looking For:

• Strong backend engineering experience, ideally with Java or similar languages.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring developers (for senior roles).

Why Join Them?

• Work on a pioneering SaaS platform that powers global banking innovation.
• Hybrid working model with a collaborative, supportive culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays) + additional options to buy/sell leave.
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing benefits.
• Generous family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and career progression.