Senior Software Engineer

Core Platform Engineering: Build and scale highly resilient, adaptable fintech platforms and component services utilizing core Java. Extreme Programming Collaboration: Engage in full-time pair programming to foster knowledge sharing, maintain zero technical silos, and optimize code quality. Continuous Refactoring: Constantly analyze and refactor production code to elevate design frameworks, minimize technical debt, and preserve system agility. Comprehensive Test Architecture: Author robust automated test suites, participating in a sophisticated continuous integration ecosystem where thousands of tests rapidly validate every single commit. Process Automation: Identify, script, and automate repetitive tasks to optimize operational efficiency across the development lifecycle. Trunk-Based Delivery: Operate within a mature trunk-based development and continuous integration setup, treating each code modification as an immediately releasable asset. Cross-System Rotation: Shift periodically across teams to maintain comprehensive visibility into the entire codebase, driving an shared ownership mindset. Performance Optimization: Account for throughput, high availability, and ultra-low latency constraints when delivering core features.

Commercial Java Experience: A strong background writing clean, structured code in a professional, commercial setting utilizing Java. Test-Driven Design (TDD): A foundational understanding of, or professional exposure to, Test-Driven Development pipelines. Pair-Programming Alignment: A highly collaborative mindset with a strong desire to pair-program on a full-time basis. Modern Paradigms: Exposure to or familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) methodologies. Strong Communication: The capability to clearly articulate structural concepts, architectural opinions, and technical thought processes. Adaptable Experience Profiles: The client maintains a highly open-minded approach toward academic backgrounds and domain histories. Prior practical engineering experience in a commercial environment is required, but candidate evaluation emphasizes core problem-solving ability, diversity of thought, and technical capability over specific degree credentials.

Competitive base salary up to £130,000, tailored to depth of experience. Significant upside via company share allocation/equity options. Comprehensive corporate benefits package. Highly flexible remote working infrastructure backed by a central London office hub. Access to a deeply technical, forward-thinking environment that supports modern continuous integration pipelines and fast-paced professional growth.

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