Senior Backend Engineer
On site
England, United Kingdom
£ 100,000 / year
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for a VC-backed fintech/proptech startup led by engineers from Meta, Google, and Deliveroo. This is an opportunity to take ownership of scalable systems architecture in a fast-scaling company, working alongside an elite team solving complex engineering challenges.
Why Join?
Technical ownership – Own and shape the backend architecture for a high-impact product used by 30,000+ investors worldwide.
Scalability & performance – Work on high-traffic, data-intensive systems, optimising for speed, reliability, and global access.
Modern tech stack – Golang, microservices, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, AWS, event-driven architecture.
Collaboration & impact – Work closely with frontend engineers, product teams, and leadership to drive engineering best practices.
Growth & leadership – Opportunity to mentor junior/mid-level engineers and drive technical decision-making.
Hybrid setup: 4 days a week in a London office – relocation support available for the right candidate.
Competitive salary + strong equity offering in a well-funded, high-growth startup.
Who We’re Looking For
Strong backend engineering experience with Golang (or similar modern languages like Python, Rust, Java, or Node.js).
Experience designing scalable distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and API-driven services.
Proven track record in a fast-growth scale-up environment, working on high-performance, data-heavy platforms.
Comfortable in an autonomous, fast-paced environment, with a focus on problem-solving and ownership.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
If you're interested in cutting-edge engineering, product ownership, and working with a world-class team, let’s chat. Open to UK-based candidates and international engineers looking to relocate to London.
About the Company
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