Back End Developer

About the Job

My client is in the financial services industry, specifically focusing on areas such as insurance, pensions, investment management, and asset management. They are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help millions of customers achieve financial security and peace of mind.

They are looking to hire an experienced Staff Backend Engineer to join on a permanent basis to sit within the Mobile Engineering team.

About the role

• Act as a technical authority, building elegant, scalable solutions from complex requirements.
• Partner with architects to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, secure, and aligned with best practices.
• Define strategies for managing technical debt and maintaining system resilience.
• Promote continuous improvement, fostering team effectiveness and a positive culture.
• Mentor and coach engineers, driving collaboration and professional growth.

Experience Required

• Backend Development: 4+ years on large commercial projects (Node.js or JVM-based frameworks).
• JavaScript/TypeScript: 5+ years with strong proficiency; React expertise.
• Microservices: REST-based development using JVM Spring or Node.js.
• Architecture & Best Practices: Strong understanding of clean code, layered backend architectures (e.g., three-tier, hexagonal), and mobile app architecture patterns.
• Testing & CI/CD: Excellent knowledge of TDD, testing pyramid, Git/Git Flow, and automated build/deployment tools.
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHub Actions.
• Additional Skills: React Native (2+ years), GraphQL, state management libraries (Redux, Zustand), and web/mobile security best practices.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead technical discussions, and drive alignment across teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging, observability, and root cause analysis skills.
• Nice to Have: NestJS, Objective-C/Swift, Java/Kotlin experience.