Senior Backend Engineer

HQ – London – Hybrid

Salary circa - £80k

The Role:

Our client is currently scaling their engineering department across multiple teams. As the Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical landscape.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Frontend Engineers, Product Managers, and Product Designers to conceptualize and ship impactful new features.
• Systems Design: Architect and develop core financial integrations, ensuring customer funds remain secure and transactions are processed with industry-leading efficiency.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor your peers by sharing your expertise, driving technical innovation, and proactively identifying areas for architectural improvement.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 6+ years of continuous professional experience in backend engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Kotlin for server-side development.
• Environment: A proven track record in a product-led, fast-paced environment (such as a high-growth startup or tech firm).
• Data: Strong experience working with relational databases.
• Infrastructure: Working knowledge of cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Craftsmanship: A keen eye for code quality, a passion for clean architecture, and a drive to optimize system performance.

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience utilizing advanced PostgreSQL features, such as GIST indexes, partitioning, and replication.

What’s in it for You

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive Pension plan and Life Assurance.
• Premium Health insurance (including Optical and Dental cover).
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• 29 days of annual leave (in addition to standard Bank Holidays).
• Weekly meal allowance and flexible working hours.
• Commuter benefits including Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.