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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Robinhood
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Backend
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d3da4ef3d0d4da72

## About the Role

* You have 5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments.
 * You are familiar with cloud infrastructure, including AWS services.
 * You have experience designing reliable, scalable distributed systems with a strong focus on correctness and operational excellence.

## Description

* You'll design and build backend services that support custody operations, including asset transfers, settlement workflows, and account state management.
 * You'll improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted optimizations.
 * You'll maintain and enhance systems that support asset safety, transaction accuracy, and operational integrity across custody workflows.


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