Senior Software Engineer

What you will be doing: 

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be a key player in designing, building, and maintaining the server-side infrastructure that powers our applications. You will be a member of a cross-functional team, collaborate closely with teams across the entire tech organisation, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in software development. You will own a high level design and breakout of feature product requirements. If you are passionate about building highly scalable systems and working in a fast-paced, agile environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design & Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems.

• Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code primarily in Kotlin.

• API Development: Design and implement RESTful and/or gRPC APIs for internal and external consumption.

• Performance Optimisation: Profile and tune backend services for performance and scalability under high loads.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to align on project goals and timelines.

• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Code Reviews: Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of the codebase.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Set up monitoring tools and practices (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and troubleshoot issues in production environments.

About you

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a focus on building and scaling complex systems.
• Expertise in JVM based programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java) with Spring Framework.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka).
• Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and familiarity with gRPC.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, and data protection.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
• BSc/BA degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline OR relevant years of experience in required skills.

What’s in it for you? 

• Equity participation in our innovative mission to combat financial crime
• Unlimited Time Off Policy to promote work-life balance and well-being
• We embrace a hybrid approach that requires employees to be in the office for two days a week. We strongly believe that this approach fosters collaboration and enables the building of meaningful relationships
• Opportunities for collaboration and career development with smart, like-minded professionals
• Annual learning budget to support professional growth
• A home office budget to support working from home
• Enhanced parental leave and childcare benefits
• Life insurance and medical coverage through BUPA, including pre-existing conditions
• Pension contribution through The People's Pension