via ats_lever · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Mid/Senior Backend Engineer

jobgether
UK Full-time
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Accountabilities:

  • Design and build backend services for corporate card issuance and management, including roles, permissions, and access control

  • Integrate with banking providers, AML systems, and payment networks (SEPA, SWIFT, card systems) to ensure compliant financial flows

  • Translate third-party API documentation into technical architecture and implementation plans

  • Participate in product and engineering decisions across the full lifecycle (RFC, PRD, development, production)

  • Improve system performance, scalability, and observability using tools such as Kafka, RPC frameworks, logging, and monitoring systems

  • Ensure high engineering quality through unit/functional testing, secure coding practices, and CI/CD automation

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, platform) to deliver end-to-end user experiences

Requirements
  • 2+ years of backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript

  • Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL or MySQL)

  • Experience writing unit and functional tests (Jest, Vitest, Cypress, or similar)

  • Experience building or integrating complex distributed systems

  • Strong ownership mindset: able to drive features independently from design to production

  • Clear communication skills with ability to explain and defend technical decisions

  • Business-oriented mindset focused on delivering value, not just code

  • Nice to have: experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)

  • Nice to have: familiarity with fintech, payments, or crypto systems

  • Nice to have: experience with Docker, AWS, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Terraform
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience

  • Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid depending on location)

  • High-impact work on global financial infrastructure used by international companies

  • Fast-track career growth opportunities (Mid to Senior progression in 6–12 months)

  • Strong engineering culture focused on ownership and autonomy

  • Modern tech stack with freedom to influence architecture decisions

  • Learning and development support (courses, conferences, training)

  • Health and wellness benefits

  • Additional perks: paid time off, unlimited sick leave, meals, and company equipment

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