Software Engineer

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Charing Cross, United Kingdom
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
API
App Store (IOS)
Automation of Tests
Code Review
Software Debugging
Document Object Model (DOM)
Push Technology
Node.js
Object-Oriented Software Development
Next.js
TypeScript
Web Applications
Delivery Pipeline
AWS Lambda
Backend
Information Technology
React Native
Front End Software Development
Google Play
REST
Terraform
Mocha
Serverless Computing

Job description

A start-up FinTech is launching credit card, personal loans and insurance offerings aimed at delivering fair, flexible, and user-friendly financial products to consumers. The organisation is committed to empowering individuals by enhancing their understanding and control of personal finance through clarity, intelligence, and technology.

Software Engineer -Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Guiding and develop the skills of junior engineers.
  • Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web- capable devices and browsers.
  • Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
  • Lead the development team in implementing methodologies that enhance project quality and speed.
  • Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance.
  • Provide code reviews, feedback, and mentorship to junior developers.
  • Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer or similar role with a strong portfolio of projects (back end leaning)
  • Expertise in Node.js and AWS Lambda for serverless backend services.
  • Proficiency in React with Next.js for frontend development.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript and experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • Beneficial experience of React Native
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and web application architecture.
  • Experience in a start-up environment.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
  • Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think algorithmically.
  • Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, code signing, and deployment (App Store, Google Play).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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