Yapily

Senior Backend Developer

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2 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Architect and oversee scalable, secure web applications, services, and APIs with strong performance and reliability.
  • Integrate AI coding agents into development workflows to improve velocity, quality, and maintainability.
  • Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap and translate requirements into scalable solutions.
  • Define technical standards, lead code reviews, and promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with Support and CSM teams to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve critical customer issues.
  • Develop expertise in Open Banking and PSD2 and extend the capabilities of the company’s APIs.

Requirements

  • Expert-level experience with Java and the Spring Framework.
  • Proven experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience or willingness to integrate AI coding agents into daily development workflows.
  • Commercially minded, pragmatic, customer-focused, and comfortable shaping API-first products.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus equity.
  • 25 days of annual holiday plus UK bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn up to five additional days.
  • Hybrid working with up to three days per week from home, subject to eligibility criteria.
  • Nomad working for up to 20 days per year.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Private medical insurance through BUPA.
  • Personalised mental health support.
  • Company pension, life assurance, and income protection.
  • £200 annual learning and personal development budget.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • £1,000 employee referral reward.
  • Monthly socials, team lunches, and social budget.
  • Daily office snacks and a dog-friendly office.

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About Yapily

51-200 employees
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