Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Job title:

Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Company

Funding Circle

Job description

DescriptionSoftware Engineer (Full-stack)We are looking for a Full-stack Engineer in our Acquire and Frontend Platform Team.The Acquire and Frontend Platform Team are part of our Core Services group within Product Engineering. We are an enablement team responsible for providing capabilities for others in the business to make them more efficient and drive improved outcomes for the organisation. Our remit covers two distinct areas: Customer acquisition in collaboration with Marketing, and Frontend Platform where our many engineering teams are our valued customers.Please note, the minimum expectation for office attendance is a minimum of two days per week in our central London office.Who are we?We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.The roleAbility to collaborate as part of an agile cross functional team, and engage in wider technology chaptersActively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-dayWilling to work across multiple technologies such as Typescript, React, Node, GraphQL, AWS, and Python.An understanding of pipelines (Github Actions and/or Terraform) and bundlers (Webpack and/or Module Federation)Develop server-side logic and APIs with an eye for choosing the right technologies to fit our needsEnhance the capability of our CMS integration to support Marketing initiatives and drive customer growth.Knowledge of responsive, intuitive and accessible user interfaces to support the ongoing development of our React component library, used by teams across the engineering department.Comfortable engaging with our Stakeholders and adapting to their feedback to ensure we deliver the right thing.Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to coding standards and conventions.Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of software applications through thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization.What we’re looking forA proven track record of designing and developing web applications with a passion for both frontend and backend technologies.Experienced with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proficiency in server-side languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js is also essential.Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools (ie. Jest, Cypress, Chromatic)Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD and CI/CDKnowledge of accessibility best practicesAbility to drive and influence architectural decisions whilst mentoring and up-skilling more junior members of the teamAbility to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential for success in this role.Dedication to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Previous experience with Platform engineering is a plusAt Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.Want to learn more?We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impactTo see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.comAnd we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.Why join us?At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we’ve long believed in a ‘best of both’ approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office twice a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.A few highlights:Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.

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Location

London

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:09:47 GMT

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