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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Toast Inc
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £159,000.0 - £254,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, TypeScript, Web Standards, ReactJS, Kotlin, Graphql, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbd1d20a29091d7508b110f13855acbab8/eaa

## About the Role

* 5+ years of back-end experience with one or more object-oriented programming languages (such as Java, Kotlin, or similar).
 * Proficient with modern web standards and technologies (e.g. React, TypeScript, REST, GraphQL).
 * Proficient with traditional databases and alternative data stores.
 * Experience owning and operating production systems.
 * Experience with distributed systems, enterprise messaging systems, and/or microservices.
 * A strong appreciation for precision and correctness, because when the output drives someone's paycheck, getting the calculation right matters.
 * A track record of tackling ambiguous, high-impact challenges and delivering scalable solutions.
 * Excellent cross-team communication skills on complex technical topics.
 * Passionate about technology and learning new things.