Remote Software Engineer

Description:

• Laka, a company founded in 2017, aims to transform insurance by connecting passionate cyclists to protect their bikes collectively.
• The company operates on a unique insurance model where costs are shared among members.
• Laka has raised over $20m in Series A investment and expanded its team to over 60 employees across the UK and NL.
• They have launched in multiple European countries, won awards, and opened offices in London, Bristol, and Amsterdam.
• The Engineering team at Laka plays a crucial role in building and operating the platform.
• They are looking for engineers to work on developing a microservices platform for cyclists in Europe.
• The tech stack includes Node.js, Golang, React, Redux, GraphQL, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, MongoDB, and Redis.
• The role involves building REST APIs, cloud apps/services, and React UIs, collaborating with other teams, and contributing to the success of the business.
• Successful candidates are expected to deliver quality code, communicate effectively, champion user empathy, and work collaboratively within a squad.

Requirements:

• Commercial experience in backend development using Node.js and Golang.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, and Redux.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Comfortable working with SQL databases.
• Understanding of the importance of testing, with experience in unit testing and end-to-end testing using Jest and Cypress.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mindset.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and use the best tools for the job.
• Ability to work effectively within a remote-first team.

Benefits:

• Salary range around £50,000.
• Remote-first working environment with the option to work from home or offices in London & Bristol.
• Share options granted to all employees.
• Company bonus scheme based on hitting targets.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days per year.
• 3% of base salary contributed to the pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance for individual coverage with options to add partners & dependents.
• Home set-up allowance of £200 for comfortable remote working.
• Weekly lunch allowance, company-wide events, and monthly socials.
• Laka swag including jumper & t-shirts.
• £10 credit per month towards bike insurance and cycling industry discounts.
• Mental health support via Spill.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.