Backend Engineer (London)
Trade Republic6 months ago
London, United KingdomMid Level / Senior / Staff+
Responsibilities
- Build and test backend services and products using Kotlin and JVM ecosystem tools.
- Design highly available, low-latency, and scalable cloud services on AWS.
- Implement automated software delivery with GitHub Actions, container-based pipelines, and Kubernetes.
- Build platform services that provide a foundation and accelerator for product development.
- Develop and ship scalable features in a service-oriented architecture while maintaining reliable and maintainable software.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in the JVM ecosystem.
- Experience developing and shipping scalable features within a service-oriented architecture.
- Strong commitment to reliable and maintainable software, iterative development, and continuous delivery.
- Experience building platform services that support product development.
- Prior experience with platform- or foundations-focused teams is a plus.
- Applicants may be suited to mid-, senior-, or staff-level scope, from candidates ready for greater ownership to those who have led complex systems.
Benefits
- London-based role with relocation and visa support provided if required.
- Flexible hybrid setup with 2-3 days per week in the office.
- Opportunity to work on a savings and financial platform serving millions of customers across Europe.
- Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and respect for varied identities and backgrounds.
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About Trade Republic
Trade Republic builds an app-based brokerage and savings platform for retail investors in Europe, offering low-cost trading in stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, plus automated savings plans and interest on cash. It makes money from select fees, interest margin, and partnerships with market infrastructure providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, it operates across much of the EU and is licensed in Germany as a securities trading bank (Trade Republic Bank GmbH).