Senior Fullstack Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Developer (Fintech): Designing and building modern, scalable web applications for a major financial platform with an accent on TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Focus on implementing containerized microservices, applying Test-Driven Development principles, and ensuring system security and performance at scale.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Bristol (Hybrid: minimum 40% in office)

Salary: £70,929 - £86,691

Company

A technology-led financial institution dedicated to shaping finance as a force for good for over 28 million customers.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend and full-stack applications.
• Build and deploy containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply Domain-Driven Design and TDD principles to ensure code quality.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs for seamless user experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decision-making and engineering strategy.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience with TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Practical experience designing and implementing secure RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Harness, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of automated testing tools like Jest, Playwright, or Pact.
• Must be available for hybrid work in the Bristol office at least 40% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with event-driven systems and Kafka.
• Cloud platform exposure (GCP, Azure, or AWS).
• Knowledge of mocking tools like Nock or WireMock.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% contribution.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Share schemes including free company shares.
• Generous parental leave and dedicated wellbeing support.
• Inclusive environment with specific initiatives for diversity and health.