1 month ago
London, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality backend software within agreed timelines while proposing solutions and evaluating technical trade-offs.
- Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Understand product features and KPIs and collaborate with the Product Manager to guide product development.
- Participate in an on-call environment, respond to high-priority issues, and escalate when appropriate.
- Share knowledge and take shared ownership of software design decisions.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Ability to work with or become open to Node.js, TypeScript, Google Cloud Platform, and PostgreSQL.
- Strong focus on code quality, constructive feedback, and detailed understanding of technical work.
- Ability to solve complex and unfamiliar problems independently while involving the appropriate teammates when needed.
- Genuine interest in investments and commitment to applying sound engineering practices.
Benefits
- Hybrid working in central London or Budapest, with office days Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and work-from-home days Wednesday and Friday.
- 25 days of holiday plus UK public holidays, a birthday day off, and an additional day per year at Freetrade.
- Employer pension contributions matched up to 7%.
- Group life insurance at 5x salary and income protection cover.
- Private health insurance including medical, mental health, dental, vision, wellness, and preventative care support.
- Enhanced parental leave and flexibility for care responsibilities.
- Funded industry qualifications and learning and development support.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- 10 days of fully paid sick leave per calendar year.
- Bonus scheme linked to company success and individual impact.
