Software Engineer - Full Life Cycle (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer - Full Life Cycle (Backend): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for personalized banking experiences with an accent on system architecture, cloud platforms, and database design. Focus on microservices architecture, integration with external services, and ensuring system reliability through continuous integration and test automation.

Location: Hybrid working, requiring at least two days per week, or 40% of time, at the Bristol office, United Kingdom.

Salary: £72,702 - £109,053

Company

hirify.global is on an exciting transformation journey, investing in people, data, and technology to build the future of finance and provide exceptional banking experiences for mass affluent customers.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize high-load backend services for personalized digital offerings.
• Design and refine system architecture for scalable and resilient systems.
• Integrate with external services using SOAP, REST, and GraphQL.
• Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Implement continuous integration pipelines and test automation in Kubernetes and Linux environments.
• Contribute to the full life cycle of software development, from design to deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

• Strong coding skills in backend technologies, including Java 8+ and the Spring Ecosystem.
• Experience with designing system architecture and using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proficiency in database design for both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with integration patterns and technologies (SOAP, REST, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Linux OS, along with continuous integration and test automation.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience with a second programming language like Kotlin, Rust, Python, or Go.
• Understanding of principles for distributed and scalable applications.
• Exposure to building RESTful services or Web UI.
• Experience with Hibernate ORM or Quarkus.
• Familiarity with Linux system admin tools and Big Data technologies, including ML.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, with initiatives for senior roles, menopause health, and cancer support.
• Workplace adjustments offered for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance and working patterns.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes, including free shares.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and generous parental leave policies.