Senior Software Engineer (London)

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Step into a pivotal role where your expertise and leadership drive technical innovation and excellence. As a Senior Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical landscape, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality solutions.

• Be a technical authority : Set high standards for your domain and lead by example.
• Mentor and guide : Empower junior engineers and share your knowledge to foster their growth.
• Champion best practices : Promote TDD, clean code, and robust architectural practices.
• Collaborate effectively : Work across teams to create cohesive and scalable solutions.

• Drive technical discussions : Lead conversations about technical decisions, identify trade-offs, and guide the technical direction within your team.
• Deliver quality solutions : Balance rapid delivery with maintainability to ensure the platform remains scalable and robust.
• Hands-on development : Work closely with your team on complex problems, setting the standard for technical excellence.
• Unblock the team : Proactively resolve issues and ensure smooth progress for all team members.

We're a team that values empowerment, collaboration, and ownership . You'll be expected to make decisions based on data, fostering open discussions and adapting to new information.

• Leadership by example : Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering high-quality work.
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing : Empower your team by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Focus on developer experience : Champion simplicity, clean code, and a streamlined workflow for all engineers.
• DevOps mindset : Take full ownership of your domain, from design to deployment and monitoring.

You can learn more about our Minimum Standards of Product Development here.

• You have 8+ years of experience delivering complex software solutions in fast-paced environments.
• You're skilled in areas critical to our platform (e.g., database optimization, service frameworks, continuous delivery).
• You have experience working with Node.js / Typescript and knowledge of cloud architecture with AWS. Optionally, experience with Nest.js and Terraform is a nice to have.
• You understand modern development methodologies (TDD, Pair Programming, Continuous Deployment) and can advocate for them within your team.
• You can guide technical discussions and make well-considered architectural decisions.
• You explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You inspire and motivate your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Knowledge of fiscal and tax compliance domains is welcomed but not mandatory.

• Generous PTO and R&R : We prioritize your well-being with a generous PTO policy and a culture that encourages you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.
• Professional Growth : We support your career development with a dedicated personal development budget and a learning-centric environment to help you advance your skills and knowledge.
• Flexible Work Options : With the option to work remotely, you can create a work environment that suits your lifestyle and maximizes your productivity.
• Balanced Work-Life : Our life-friendly working hours are designed to help you maintain a fulfilling career and a balanced personal life.
• Financial Rewards : As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our success with employee stock options and a quarterly bonus based on company performance.