About the Role
Senior engineer designing and maintaining high-scale backend systems to address complex financial problems for millions of users, guiding architectural decisions, and supporting junior engineers through hands-on mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and operate robust backend systems using Kotlin and AWS infrastructure
- Influence technical strategy, team methodologies, and system architecture choices
- Work closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues to deliver cohesive solutions
- Guide less experienced engineers to improve overall team capability and code quality
- Take full ownership of team codebase, delivery timelines, and software quality
- Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including production operations
- Produce clean, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code
- Balance delivery speed, system quality, and risk to maximize customer value
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with 2–3 days per week in the Manchester office
- Eligibility to work remotely abroad for up to 120 days annually, subject to work authorization
- Pet-friendly office environment that welcomes dogs
- Comprehensive support for work-life balance from onboarding onward
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Manchester
Our Story
- Founded in 2005 as the world’s first peer-to-peer lending platform, the company has evolved into a modern digital bank launched in 2020 that responds directly to customer frustrations with traditional finance.
- The mission centers on putting people first, empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals and advancing the future of banking.
- Recognized as one of the UK’s top three Most Loved Workplaces, the environment supports innovation and impact.
- The organization values original thinking, embraces complex challenges, and seeks individuals committed to making a significant difference.
The engineering challenge
- Engineers focus on solving tangible financial problems affecting millions, going beyond coding to deliver meaningful impact.
- Work involves building distributed systems handling thousands of daily transactions, resilient financial services, and simplifying complex banking experiences.
Our Engineering Culture
- Prioritizing customer outcomes over technical complexity
- Valuing team achievements more than individual recognition
- Holding engineers accountable for operating their services, not just delivering features
- Fostering growth through candid, constructive feedback and continuous learning
Our approach to AI in interviews
- Behavioral and competency interviews should reflect authentic personal experiences—AI use is discouraged to ensure genuine assessment.
- Technical assessments vary; some stages allow AI tools while others do not—candidates will be informed in advance by their Talent Partner.
- When AI is permitted, evaluators focus on the process: tool selection, reasoning, and decision-making behind its use.
Diversity Statement
- Committed to a discrimination-free workplace that values inclusion and respect.
- Diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences lead to better products and a richer workplace culture.
- Employees represent nearly 50 nationalities, supported by an active DE&I forum and an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
- DE&I principles are embedded in hiring; candidates are encouraged to request accommodations for a fair process.
Other
- The office allows dogs, contributing to a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
- Remote work from abroad is permitted for up to 120 days per year, provided the candidate has legal work authorization in the destination country.
