Remote Senior software engineer (Back-end)

Description:

• The role is for a Senior Software Engineer (Back-end) at Seccl, a B-Corp certified embedded investment platform owned by Octopus.
• This is a hybrid position based in London, Bath, or Edinburgh.
• The primary responsibility is to design, build, and operate reliable and scalable software solutions using Typescript and Node.js.
• The engineer will work collaboratively in a cross-functional squad and be accountable for the SLAs of their products.
• Daily tasks include maintaining documentation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
• The role requires a hands-on approach throughout the development process and effective communication with non-technical colleagues.

Requirements:

• Candidates must own their services from design to operation, operating in a build-and-run model with full accountability.
• A strong ability to understand business requirements and translate them into efficient, scalable solutions is essential.
• Experience in a strongly/statically typed language is required.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of designing, building, and running high-quality, standards-compliant workflow APIs.
• Experience with a cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP) and distributed systems is necessary.
• Willingness to be on-call for services is required.
• Nice to have skills include experience with Node.js, AWS, serverless products, MongoDB, mentoring, and working in regulated industries.

Benefits:

• The salary ranges from £75,000 to £90,000, depending on experience, with annual reviews.
• Employees receive 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a day off on their birthday, and three days of dependant leave per year.
• Two volunteering days per year are provided.
• A length of service award includes a one-month paid sabbatical after eight years.
• The company offers a 6% employer pension contribution, life assurance, and private medical insurance with AXA Health.
• Enhanced parental leave and a MacBook with a £500 home office setup budget are included.
• A £750 per person learning budget is available, along with the option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives include free therapy and mental health support.
• Financial wellbeing support includes access to Octopus Money and a share incentive plan.
• Employees can benefit from Perkbox discounts and initiatives like Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing.