Senior Backend Engineer
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
13-03-2025
Job Specifications
Engineers are the backbone of all we do at Pleo. Without these wildly brilliant people, we don’t have a thing. We are looking for experienced Backend Engineers to join one of our cross-functional product teams.
As a Senior we trust you to be an expert in server-side languages. Kotlin is 90%+ of our micro-services, so proficiency here is hugely beneficial. Beyond writing excellent, well-tested, maintainable code, you also practice the other aspects of being a strong technical leader. You give insightful PR reviews, are a trusted technical partner to teammates, know when/how to prioritise tech debt, proactively jump into P1/P2 incidents, lead post-mortems and can generally upskill and unblock the team around you.
But it’s not just about being a master of your craft; it’s about ownership and taking the lead on large projects. These could be new product launches, managing tricky migrations, and designing and building new microservices or components.
As a scale-up, we sometimes need to shift focus. When that happens, your role is to be a steady hand to help the team navigate ambiguity and manage technical change.
Mostly, we’re looking for someone others can look up to and learn from. You’ll set the standard for the team, not just with your code but in how you work and the culture you promote. At Pleo, our people and our culture are very important to us, and we value trust and transparency like you wouldn’t believe.
As we continue to grow at Pleo, we're excited to welcome talented Backend Engineers to join us across our various domains, including Platform and Services, Partnerships, SMB, Credit, and more. While the specific team you'll be working with will be decided later, our hiring process remains streamlined and consistent across all roles. This allows us to evaluate your skills and potential, ensuring a great fit for the team you eventually join. No matter which domain you land in, you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where you'll tackle complex challenges, build reusable components, and contribute to shaping the future of our product.
And finally, we want to enjoy what we do and who we are working with because duh.
You know your way around
Server-side languages (we mostly use Kotlin, with few services in TypeScript)
Cloud environments/ distributed systems/ microservices (AWS, Google Cloud, Kubernetes)
Relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
Testing frameworks (Cypress, JUnit, Testcontainers)
Observability and monitoring (Datadog)
DevOps culture and tools (GitHub Actions, Gradle, Terraform)
Your colleagues would say you
Work in English with ease (it's our company language)
Never stop being curious and love learning about new languages/ frameworks/ working styles
Have experience solving complex technical challenges at scale
Ensure a high bar for quality and reliability within your team
Coach others to help them develop as engineers
Advocate for a more thorough code review process than a quick scroll to the bottom of the page and a “LGTM!”
You don’t just write code; you help to design the overall solution
Are sought after within your team for help in solving challenging problems
You’re a force multiplier within your team - your work enables other engineers to do be even better
Able to raise and describe technical debt faced by your team. And then able to propose a solution or path forward
Show me the benefits!
Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
Lunch is on us - with catering in our Lisbon, Copenhagen and London offices or a monthly lunch allowance paid directly together with your salary in other markets
Private health insurance to ensure you’re fit in body and mind to do your best work
For this team we offer flexibility/remote working options
Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
We’re trialling MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and wellbeing support with great success so far
Access to LinkedIn Learning - acquire new skills, stay abreast of industry trends and fuel your personal and professional development continuously
Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work
The annual salary for this position varies based on your location:
Spain/Portugal: 87,000€-93,000€
United Kingdom: £79,000-£83,000
We’re happy to share more about our approach to pay and this range during your first call with us!
Why join us?
Working at Pleo means you're working on something very exciting: the future of work. Our mission is to help every company go beyond the books. Pleo itself means ‘more than you’d expect’, and it’s been the secret to our success over the last 8 years. So it’s only fitting that we’d pass this philosophy onto our customers to help them make the most of their finances.
We think company spending should be delegated to all employees and teams, that it should be as automated as possible, and that it should drive a culture of responsible spending. Finance teams shouldn’t be siloed from the rest of the organisation – they should work in unity with marketing, sales, IT and everyone else.
Speaking of working in unity, our values tell the story of how we work at Pleo. We have four core values, the first of which is ‘champion the customer’, which means we address real pain points that businesses face. Next up is ‘succeed as a team’, which highlights how our strength lies in our diversity and trust in each other. We also ‘make it happen’ by taking bold decisions and following through to deliver results. Last but not least, we ‘build to scale’, creating lasting solutions that address today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs.
So, in a nutshell, that's Pleo. Today we are a 850+ team, from over 100 nations, sitting in our Copenhagen HQ, London, Stockholm, Berlin, Madrid, Montreal and Lisbon offices —and quite a few full-time remotes in 35 other countries! Being HQ'd out of Copenhagen means we're inspired by things like a good work-life balance. If you don't work in the office with us, we'll help you set up the best remote setup possible and make sure you still have time to connect with your team.
About Your Application
Please submit your application in English; it’s our company language so you’ll be speaking lots of it if you join
We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there! Our lovely support isn't able to pass on any calls/ emails our way - and this makes sure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone
We’re on a mission to make everyone feel valued at work. That’s only achievable if our team reflects the diversity of the world around us - and that starts with you, hitting apply, even if you are worried you might not tick all the boxes! We embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply - regardless of race/ethnici...
About the Company
Centralise your business spending for complete financial efficiency and balance the books effortlessly with Europe’s most loved and trusted spend management platform. Expenses, reimbursements, invoices, budgets... With Pleo, you can pay, manage and optimise, turning your spending into a key to business success. Just... Pleo it. Join 37,000+ happy companies and start using Pleo today for free. www.pleo.io Know more
Related Jobs
- Company Name
- Cryptio
- Job Title
- Software Engineer - Integrations / TypeScript
- Job Description
- Cryptio is an enterprise-grade crypto back-office platform. Our software helps financial institutions, corporates and crypto-native companies navigate the fragmented digital-asset landscape with confidence. We are a Series-A company, backed by tier-1 crypto and non crypto investors: Point Nine, BlueYard, Tim Draper, Alven, Aave, Consensys, Outlier Ventures. Some of our clients include top crypto companies like Uniswap or Metamask as well as banks and governments. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges in crypto right now - building the infrastructure to help institutional adoption. And we're playing to win. Location This is a fully remote position within the UK or France. You should be able to easily join one of our hubs from time to time. Our hubs are Paris, London, and New-York. Summary Cryptio is looking for an intermediate Software Engineer interested in working on crypto / finance / accounting related products. You will join a team of talented engineers working on Cryptio’s Integrations Squad. The mission of this team is to integrate our SaaS platform with third party exchanges (Coinbase, Binance…), custodians (BitGo, Fireblocks…) or order and execution management systems (Talos, Wyden…). Overview You will play a crucial role in creating reliable, scalable connections between our platform and an ever-evolving network of exchanges, custodians, and financial systems. This role requires tackling the complexities of integrating with dynamic, often fragmented data sources and protocols unique to the cryptocurrency industry. The crypto ecosystem is fast-paced, with constant changes in APIs, regulatory standards, and platform-specific data structures. Our customers rely on Cryptio to have seamless, accurate data connections to help them navigate their financial operations confidently. As part of our integration team, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing robust solutions to handle real-time data syncing, overcoming challenges like data discrepancies, and building systems that are both secure and compliant with financial regulations. Responsibilities Write production-grade Typescript code Implement new integrations and maintain existing ones Document and test your code Work closely with product teams to ensure new integrations meet user needs Tackle data inconsistencies and map various data structures to a unified data model Monitor integrations health, identify issues proactively, and implement fixes and improvements to maintain data accuracy and availability Collaborate with other engineers and contribute to architecture decisions to enhance scalability and reliability Requirements 3+ years of experience writing software Production experience with Typescript Some experience dealing with third party APIs (REST, GraphQL) Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, signature mechanisms and other authorization and authentication methods often used with APIs Ability to read and understand technical documentations Impeccable spoken and written English Great communication, with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Thriving when working with others - collaboration is paramount for this role An analytical mindset, a passion for solving complex problems, and an interest in the crypto and fintech industry Nice to have Key TypeScript dependencies: Slonik, Zod Temporal.io PostgreSQL, or any other relational database gRPC Tools: Docker, Gitlab, Grafana stack Infra: AWS, S3, Kubernetes Benefits Fully-Remote / Hybrid – The choice is yours! 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off Earn an extra day of annual leave for every year you're at Cryptio 4% Pension Contributions towards your future! Private Medical & Dental Insurance with Allianz! Attractive Maternity and Paternity Policies for your growing family Gym Classes or Spa Treatments with ClassPass! Apple MacBook Pro – The best tech at your fingertips! $200 Workplace Budget to create your perfect home office! Training and Development Budget – Invest in yourself and grow!
- Company Name
- Connexa IT Recruitment
- Job Title
- Senior IT Engineer
- Job Description
- Our client is looking for a highly motivated Senior IT Engineer to join their team in Surrey. In this role, you will work closely with the team to enhance day-to-day operations by ensuring smooth IT functionality and data security. Key Responsibilities :Install and maintain hardware and software .Support, maintain, and secure all ICT systems within the organization .Assist in the installation, configuration, and testing of hardware and software .Provide technical advice and assistance to staff, helping to optimize workflows and productivity .Assist with staff training as required . Essential Skill s:Maintain, support and administration of the Google Workspace or Office 3 65Strong working knowledge of a range of ICT software, hardware, and other resource s.Proficiency in Active Director y.Experience in hardware and software maintenance, including Mac & Window s.Familiarity with cloud-based system s.Live run schedulin g.Onboarding new staff member s.Monitoring the performance of hardware, software, and networks, identifying and resolving issues as neede d.Strong understanding of Antivirus/Anti-malware softwar e. Desirable Skil ls:Experience maintaining accurate records and an up-to-date inventory of IT hardware and software, such as laptops, cameras, and digital projecto rs.Ability to assist leadership with IT-related matters, including development initiatives, supplier negotiations, and procureme nt.Experience managing stock levels, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining detailed logs of work undertaken, including troubleshooting and system updat es. Why Join Us?This role offers the perfect blend of learning and contribution. If you're passionate about IT & Data Protection, this is your chance to make a real impact while advancing your car eer.
- Company Name
- ReCulture
- Job Title
- UX Developer
- Job Description
- UX & Front-End Developer Salary: £45k UK Remote We are looking for a UX/Front End Developer to join our Ed-Tech client. This person should be passionate about creating intuitive, engaging, and high-performing user experiences. This role will involve designing and implementing front-end solutions for our platform, ensuring seamless navigation, accessibility, and responsiveness. In addition, you will be responsible for managing our existing development team, providing technical guidance, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development. Strong proficiency in HTML, Tailwind CSS, and Vue.js. Experience with Statamic Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with backend services. Understanding of UX best practices, accessibility, and responsive design. Experience with Git and version control workflows. Strong communication and team leadership skills. Ability to analyse user data and optimize user interfaces accordingly. Experience working in an agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces for the web platform. Optimize website performance and responsiveness across devices. Conduct user research, A/B testing, and usability studies to refine UI/UX designs. Ensure accessibility standards and best practices are followed. Oversee and collaborate with the existing development team. Prioritize tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines and business objectives are met. Review code and provide feedback to maintain high coding standards. Work closely with stakeholders, designers, and backend developers to implement new features and improve existing ones. Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Identify areas of improvement in user experience and implement data-driven solutions. Work with the product and marketing teams to enhance user journeys and conversion rates. APPLY NOW or email Elin@re-culture.co.uk
- Company Name
- Opus Recruitment Solutions
- Job Title
- Front End Developer
- Job Description
- Job title: Front End Developer (Cantonese/Mandarin speaking) Location: Manchester (2 days per week) Salary: £65,000 Tech: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS An opportunity has arisen to work with a global company who are scaling into 2025. They have a B2B and B2C SaaS offering within the Travel industry and are looking for someone wanting to join a close knit multi-Cloud Dev team . The product offers a range of different services from spa treatments, taxi services, right up to dinner vouchers and is a full rounded e-commerce and fintech service; enabling their UK arm to scale from 40 to 120 heads! Having driven the business through their close relationships with their clients and scaling their Product across the planet, they're partnered with global leaders such as VISA and Mastercard to ensure their customers get an unrivalled service! Given the nature and structure of the team, the role demands you speak Cantonese or Mandarin - this is an essential requirement. Tech stack: React, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, CSS plus any mobile development experience would be useful, either iOS or android. Salary is up to £65k + 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, bonus, & 2 stage interview process. You need to be based in the UK as you will need to be able to commute twice per week to Manchester – to find out more about this role, contact me on danny.moore@opusrs.com