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# Backend Product Engineer (Mid-level)

- **Company:** gb
Freetrade
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £52,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Backend
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/backend-engineer/freetrade-job107769244

## About the Role

* You have at least 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Collaborate openly, share knowledge with teammates, and take shared ownership of software design decisions.
 * Hold yourself to a high bar for code quality and are receptive to constructive feedback as well as able to give it.
 * Can work through complex and unfamiliar problems with a clear head, knowing when to push through independently and when to loop in the right people.
 * Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in understanding your work thoroughly. You have a genuine interest in the world of investments.
 * Stay current with technology trends and actively apply good engineering practices in your day-to-day work.

## Description

Be part of a team that's shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn't just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality.

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer, to join our Backend Engineering squad.

Our main tech stack:

 * NodeJS/Typescript
 * Google Cloud Platform
 * Postgresql, * Develop high-quality software within agreed timelines, addressing complex problems by proposing various solutions and considering trade-offs to assist your team in making effective technical decisions.
 * Solve technical challenges by delivering scalable and maintainable solutions efficiently, while balancing trade-offs.
 * Understand the core features and KPIs of your product, working closely with the Product Manager to drive the product's development.
 * Be comfortable in an on-call environment, responding to high-priority issues and knowing when to escalate them.


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