Freetrade

Backend Product Engineer (Mid-level)

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1 month ago
London, United KingdomMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality backend software within agreed timelines and propose solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions while balancing technical trade-offs.
  • Understand product features and KPIs and collaborate with the Product Manager to drive product development.
  • Share ownership of software design decisions and contribute to team knowledge.
  • Participate in an on-call environment, respond to high-priority issues, and escalate when appropriate.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Ability to solve complex and unfamiliar problems independently while involving appropriate teammates when needed.
  • Strong collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and shared-ownership skills.
  • High standards for code quality and openness to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Attention to detail, interest in investments, and commitment to applying current engineering practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with office days Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and work-from-home days Wednesday and Friday.
  • Flexible arrangements for parents and people with care responsibilities.
  • 25 days of holiday plus UK public holidays, a birthday day off, and an additional day per year at Freetrade.
  • Bonus scheme linked to company success and individual impact.
  • Pension contributions matched up to 7%.
  • Group life insurance at 5 times salary.
  • Private health insurance including mental health, dental, vision, wellness, and preventative care.
  • Income protection, enhanced parental leave, and 10 days of fully paid sick leave per calendar year.
  • Learning and development funding for industry qualifications.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
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About Freetrade

201-500 employees
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