Backend Software Engineer - London £75-140k + Equity

Corgi builds insurance products for tech startups in the UK and EU, using AI-driven underwriting and a platform built on Django and Stripe. With $108M in funding and a licensed carrier status, the company focuses on new solutions tailored for the startup ecosystem. Role overview This backend software engineering position is based in London. Engineers here bu…

Affinidi develops technology that helps people and organizations manage their data with greater control. The team designs digital identity tools that keep privacy and security at the forefront. Their work emphasizes decentralized approaches, aiming to make digital credentials both secure and accessible across industries and borders. Role overview The Senior Backend Engineer (Rust) position focuses on building and refining backend systems for privacy-first digital identity products. This London-based role plays a key part in supporting secure, reliable services that underpin Affinidi's core offerings. What you will do Develop and maintain backend services using Rust Create technical solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability Support the ongoing development of decentralized identity platforms Location London, England, United Kingdom

Your ContributionThe Senior Software Engineer III (Backend) plays a pivotal role in tackling intricate tasks and is instrumental in advancing the objectives of their team. This role includes leading small projects or components while crafting robust feature sets that adhere to high architectural quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Software Development: Actively participate in the design and implementation of sophisticated software solutions, ensuring optimal functionality, scalability, testability, and reliability. Assist with system design and grooming processes.Code Quality and Optimization: Enhance and maintain code quality through thorough review practices, optimization strategies, and adherence to industry best practices.Innovative Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges with creative solutions.Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively within the engineering team and across various departments, working alongside other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stay current with emerging technology trends and continuously enhance skills and knowledge.Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for clarity and accessibility.

Join Our Team as a Backend Engineer in LondonNote: Positions are located in London, UK — relocation and visa support available.Unleash Your PotentialAt Trade Republic, we are Europe's leading savings platform, operating across 18 nations and trusted by over 10 million customers managing more than €150 billion in assets. Our ambition extends beyond this; we are on a mission to enable everyone to build wealth through easy, safe, and free access to financial systems.As a Backend Engineer, you will collaborate with a talented team and cutting-edge technology, contributing to a future that positively impacts millions.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and test innovative services and products using modern JVM tools, including Kotlin, Spring, Vert.x, Hibernate, or jOOQ.Design robust cloud services emphasizing high availability, low latency, and scalability on AWS.Implement automated software delivery pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions, container-based CI/CD, and Kubernetes orchestration.What We Seek in YouA minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, ideally within the JVM ecosystem.We welcome candidates from mid to senior levels; whether you're looking for increased ownership or have extensive experience leading complex systems, we want to hear from you.Proven track record of developing and deploying scalable features in a service-oriented architecture.Strong commitment to delivering reliable and maintainable software through iterative development and continuous delivery.Experience in building foundational platform services that enhance product development is a plus.Ability to thrive in a flexible hybrid work environment, with 2-3 days per week in the office.Why You Should Apply NowOur culture celebrates ownership, excellence, and high energy. We are dedicated to closing the pension gap and democratizing wealth in Europe. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to reach out!

Join our dynamic team at Wise as a Senior Software Engineer II specializing in Treasury and Liquidity solutions. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Java to develop innovative software that enhances our financial services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects that directly impact our global operations and customer experience.

Become a Key Player at Pigment: The Revolutionary AI Business Planning PlatformPigment is a pioneering AI-driven platform designed to transform business planning and performance management, tailored for agility and scalability. We unite individuals, data, and workflows in one seamless and feature-rich solution, empowering diverse teams—from Finance to HR—to construct, modify, and synchronize strategic initiatives in real-time.Established in 2019, Pigment stands as one of the fastest-growing SaaS firms globally. Esteemed organizations such as Unilever, Snowflake, Siemens, and DPD leverage Pigment daily to make informed decisions and confidently navigate various scenarios.With over 500 team members across Paris, London, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, we have secured nearly $400 million from leading investors and have been recognized as a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software.At Pigment, we embrace intelligent risks, celebrate innovative ideas, and challenge conventional thinking while collaborating as a unified team. If you are driven by creativity and eager to make a significant impact, we are excited to connect with you.Join Our Engineering TeamOur Engineering team plays a pivotal role in developing our SaaS platform, creating a comprehensive and user-centric product. Pigment engineers engage in the entire application development lifecycle, emphasizing design, coding, and maintaining a robust production platform. While specialization is encouraged, we promote a collaborative environment where backend and frontend roles intermingle.We prioritize user-centricity and practicality—selecting the most effective tools for the challenges we face while understanding the strengths and limitations of each technology.Our engineering culture thrives on curiosity, humility, trust, ownership, and teamwork.Our technology stack includes C# on .NET Core Linux, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, RabbitMQ, and Circle CI.Explore Our Tech Blog:If you're curious about technology and innovation, visit our blog for insights!

Join our innovative team as a Backend Engineer! At Lever, we are committed to revolutionizing the way companies recruit and hire top talent. Our cutting-edge software is trusted by industry giants such as Netflix, Shopify, and Spotify. As we expand, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals to help us lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition.Lever has been recognized as the #1 place to work in San Francisco and is celebrated as one of the best workplaces across the United States. Our 'Leveroos' are our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that prioritizes our people. If you're ready to make a significant impact on how the world hires, this is the opportunity for you!

Join G MASS as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in supporting a prominent Investment Manager. This initial 6-month engagement places you within a core engineering team that operates in a dynamic, quantitative investment setting. You will be integral in enhancing the technology and data frameworks that power systematic trading strategies and cutting-edge research. Your contributions will enable investment teams to efficiently access, process, and leverage extensive market and research data in a fast-paced, analytics-driven environment.Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and refine large-scale data and infrastructure platforms that underpin trading and research activities.Establish and sustain systems designed to process vast amounts of data from a variety of global sources.Collaborate closely with researchers, traders, and fellow engineers to ensure seamless support for investment workflows.Enhance the scalability, performance, and reliability of distributed systems.Utilize Java and Python primarily in the development and maintenance of services.Engage with modern data and messaging technologies, including Kafka, ArcticDB, and MongoDB.

Join a Pioneering CompanyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software that revolutionizes data-driven decision-making and operations. Our platforms empower partners to create life-saving medications, foresee supply chain challenges, locate missing individuals, and much more by connecting the right data with the right people.Role OverviewAs a Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you will engineer scalable software that reshapes how organizations leverage data. You will actively participate throughout the product lifecycle—from ideation and design to prototyping and delivering production-ready solutions. Collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical team members, you’ll identify customers' challenges and create products that effectively address them. We promote cross-team interactions to foster the sharing of skills, context, and experiences, enabling you to gain insights into various technologies and product facets. Our engineers operate independently, making impactful decisions within a supportive community that encourages growth and development into strong technical contributors and engineering leaders.Your daily responsibilities will be dynamic, adapting to user needs and technical hurdles. One day, you might partner with other engineers to design a groundbreaking system that facilitates a new workflow; the next day, you could focus on optimizing performance for low-latency operational results.Our Product Development teams consist of small, agile groups of Software Engineers, each dedicated to specific product facets. These teams collaborate to build cross-functional capabilities, enhance user workflows, and consistently improve our software’s efficiency and reliability.We are seeking engineers who are enthusiastic about tackling real-world challenges and empowering both developers and end-users to maximize their potential. If you are driven to create reliable, high-performance, and scalable systems and to design robust APIs and primitives, this role presents a unique opportunity to significantly impact our products and the communities that utilize them.Unique Opportunity: Frontline ProgramFoundry Software Engineers may be selected for the Frontline Program, a distinct opportunity to engage directly with customers. In this short-term assignment, you will work alongside users to gain invaluable insights into product application and the challenges they encounter. Unlike standard engineering roles, Frontline involves tackling complex, ambiguous problems, empowering you to deliver impactful solutions across critical industries and institutions.

Transform the Future of Finance.At Light, we are revolutionizing the outdated ERP systems of the factory era with innovative software that feels dynamic and responsive. Our Smart Financial Platform empowers modern, global enterprises with automated accounting, instantaneous reporting, and financial processes that adapt to the pace of business.We're passionate about collaborating with our clients, delivering swiftly, and perfecting our craft. In a short span, Light has evolved from a concept to an essential operational tool for renowned companies such as Lovable, Legora, and Keyshot. Our users don’t just utilize Light—they genuinely enjoy the experience.As a pioneering team, we are establishing a new software category. We are looking for engineers who appreciate the intricacies of debits and credits, designers who prioritize reconciliation states, and operators who view finance as a product. If you are eager to modernize the financial landscape—one workflow at a time—you belong here.Supported by prestigious investors and guided by industry leaders, we are crafting products that define categories, allowing us to innovate boldly and take ownership of our results. Join us in our mission to make Light the global standard for next-generation financial solutions.Your Role as a Backend Engineer:Enhance our core Smart Financial Platform, enabling multinational corporations to streamline their accounting processes through AI and exceptional user experience.Maintain a strong focus on customer requirements while architecting robust and scalable technical solutions.Develop and optimize backend services, APIs, and infrastructure to support our high-performance frontend applications.

About XapienAt Xapien, we redefine the landscape of due diligence by empowering businesses with essential insights about their suppliers, investors, partners, and third parties. Our innovative approach integrates speed, scale, and precision through advanced AI technology.Since our inception in 2018, we have evolved from a deep-tech startup into a significant global player in AI-enhanced due diligence and risk intelligence. The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment for us, as we secured a $10 million Series A funding, achieved accolades in the Chartis RiskTech100® and Everest Group’s Leading 50™, and broadened our product offerings and market reach.Looking ahead to 2025, we are poised for even greater achievements. As organizations face mounting compliance demands and heightened reputational risks, they are increasingly seeking intelligent, efficient solutions—turning to Xapien for rapid, reliable insights that transform days of manual research into actionable intelligence in mere minutes.Our Growth JourneyWe are proud to serve customers across a multitude of industries, with notable expansion in wealth management, financial services, and supply chain onboarding. Our reach extends beyond the UK, with a growing clientele in the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.Why Join Us Now?This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of the due diligence industry with a leading product that global organizations trust. Regardless of your background—be it marketing, communications, sales, or finance—you will play a vital role in driving growth, enhancing credibility, and connecting our product with an ever-evolving market landscape.As we scale rapidly, with increasing customer demand, product releases, and complex regulatory challenges, the stakes are higher than ever. Due diligence now demands instantaneous insights that are delivered effectively and impactfully. Your contributions will transcend traditional roles, as you will help shape strategies, refine processes, and elevate a brand that is setting new benchmarks for trust and transparency.For those passionate about learning, innovating, and making a significant impact, now is the perfect time to join Xapien.The PositionWe are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer to become a pivotal member of our engineering team, tackling some of our most complex technical challenges. You will be responsible for owning critical components of our platform’s architecture, driving innovation and quality in our backend systems.

About the Contacts Team Role Wise is looking for a Senior Software Engineer II to join the Contacts Team in London. This position focuses on building and improving Java-based applications that support the company’s core products. What You Will Do Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design and implement software solutions. Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications that respond efficiently to front-end requests. Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and agile development within the team. Who We’re Looking For Significant experience with Java in a production environment. Comfort working with cross-functional teams. Strong interest in building reliable, scalable systems.

Role Overview Utility Warehouse is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to strengthen the Customer Lifecycle team in London. This role centers on building and refining backend systems that support every stage of the customer journey. The work has a direct impact on how customers experience Utility Warehouse services. What You Will Do Design, build, and maintain backend software that supports customer lifecycle processes Focus on efficiency and scalability to handle growing customer needs Contribute technical expertise to improve customer experience through reliable backend solutions About the Team Work alongside engineers who care about delivering quality service. The team values practical solutions and continuous improvement, with each member playing a key role in shaping the technology that powers Utility Warehouse’s customer interactions.

Senior Software EngineerBecome a key player in our mission to revolutionize the shopping and dining experience, where innovation, impact, and growth are at the forefront of everything we pursue. Our Engineering teams tackle intricate technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, constructing and scaling systems that cater to millions of customers, riders, and partners daily.From real-time logistics to robust infrastructure and marketplace optimization, we design, build, and operate technology that fuels Deliveroo’s expansive growth.We seek a Senior Software Engineer to join our London (Hybrid - 3 days from the office) team. In this pivotal role, you will enhance code structure and architecture while leading project planning to maximize efficiency and reliability across our production systems.Familiarize yourself with our Engineering team — discover what motivates us, our work culture, and what you can anticipate.Your ResponsibilitiesHere’s what your day-to-day might encompass:Pursue Technical Excellence: Refine code structure and architecture within your team’s domain, conducting impactful code reviews to ensure quality and scalability.Steer Project Planning: Anticipate dependencies and risks, collaborating closely with Product and Design to ensure seamless delivery of complex features.Enhance Operations: Streamline the maintenance and operation of production systems, fostering visibility, health, and operational readiness.Collaborate & Influence: Cultivate relationships across engineering teams to uncover collaboration opportunities and influence the broader technical roadmap.Mentor & Recruit: Facilitate the personal development of your colleagues through technical mentorship and actively participate in engineering interviews to expand our team.Desired QualificationsOur ideal candidate will bring robust expertise in several of these areas and a willingness to grow in others:Solid Engineering Principles: A strong commitment to crafting readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested software.Backend Proficiency: Extensive experience in developing web-based applications (we utilize Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, and Rust).Data Proficiency: Familiarity with data handling and optimization techniques.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team at AECOM in London. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that meet client needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and improve our software development processes.

Note: This position requires relocation to our Milan office.About SatispayAt Satispay, we are on a mission to transform everyday payments, making them seamless, fair, and accessible for everyone. Our vision extends beyond today as we strive to shape the future of money.Join a movement that empowers millions, united by a common goal to tackle significant challenges. We are just beginning our journey. We act swiftly, think innovatively, and foster an environment of mutual trust where questioning the status quo is encouraged, leading to continuous learning and growth.If you seek more than a job and want to create something impactful alongside a talented team, you’ve found the right place.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer in the Business Team, you will be pivotal in defining the future of digital welfare payments, managing various aspects from employer benefits to intricate product offerings. You will oversee the complete journey for both employers and employees, ensuring sustained satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include:Leading Multi-Service Solutions: Perform technical analyses for medium-to-large-scale projects that affect multiple services within the employer domain. Design robust, highly-available solutions that prioritize scalability, security, and maintainability for products central to welfare.Maintaining Technical Excellence: Implement comprehensive testing strategies, balancing automation and manual processes, and manage incremental rollouts with vigilant monitoring to guarantee precise and reliable welfare distributions.Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate and resolve technical challenges, promoting knowledge sharing within your organization. You’ll address the unique complexities of B2B registration flows and high-volume benefit distributions while ensuring code quality through diligent reviews.Ownership and Execution: Take charge of your projects from inception to completion, delivering features that genuinely meet user needs—from the moment an employer registers to when an employee accesses their welfare benefits—through efficient back-end integration.

About Us Welcome to Zopa! Since our inception in 2005, we have pioneered the peer-to-peer lending landscape, and in 2020, we proudly launched Zopa Bank. Our mission is to revolutionize the banking experience by actively listening to our customers and addressing their financial concerns. We are committed to creating a banking ecosystem that prioritizes our customers’ needs, enabling them to reach their financial aspirations. Discover more about our innovative services at Zopa.com!Our accolades speak volumes; we not only receive industry awards but have also been recognized as one of the top three Most Loved Workplaces in the UK.If you are passionate about tackling unconventional challenges, thinking outside the box, and making a significant impact in the financial space, Zopa is the place for you. Join us and be part of something remarkable! Follow our journey on Instagram @zopalife.Your Engineering ChallengeAs a Senior Software Engineer, you won't just be writing code; you'll be tackling real financial challenges faced by millions. You will design and implement distributed systems that handle thousands of transactions each day, develop robust services to manage financial data, and simplify complex financial products to enhance user experience.

Join Our Team!At Plum, we are revolutionizing how people save and invest. Our mission is to empower individuals to grow their wealth for life, whether they are saving for their first home or enjoying retirement. Since our inception in 2016, over 2 million users across 10 European countries have saved more than £2 billion with our innovative automation and AI technology. We've been recognized with awards from esteemed organizations like Deloitte and Finder, reflecting our commitment to excellence.We are a passionate team of over 200 Plumsters working collaboratively across Europe, and we are eager to welcome more talented individuals to help us achieve our vision.Your RoleAs a Senior Backend Engineer at Plum, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology and product offerings. We seek engineers who are not only technically adept but also understand the importance of delivering outstanding products to our customers.

Join a Pioneering CompanyAt Palantir, we are at the forefront of developing transformative software that empowers data-driven decisions and operations. Our platforms enable partners to revolutionize industries by facilitating groundbreaking discoveries in healthcare, enhancing supply chain resilience, and aiding critical social initiatives.The OpportunityAs a Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you will play a crucial role in crafting scalable software solutions that redefine organizational data usage. You will engage in every phase of the product lifecycle—from conceptualization and design to prototyping and delivery. Collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical team members, you will gain deep insights into customer challenges and develop innovative solutions. Our culture promotes cross-team collaboration, allowing you to broaden your technical expertise across various technologies and product domains. You'll work independently while receiving support from a vibrant community that encourages your growth as a technical contributor and engineering leader.Our Product Development teams consist of small, focused groups of Software Engineers, each dedicated to distinct product facets. The infrastructure teams specialize in the foundational layers of our software stack, emphasizing database technologies, distributed systems, large-scale data architectures, security, and application infrastructure. As an infrastructure Software Engineer, you will produce high-quality code that underpins Palantir Foundry and Gotham, ensuring they are performant, secure, and scalable. Your work will empower critical applications utilized by researchers, engineers, analysts, and forecasters across the globe.We seek engineers who are passionate about tackling real-world challenges and enhancing the productivity of both developers and end-users. If you are driven to create reliable, high-performance systems and robust APIs, this position offers a unique chance to impact our products and their users significantly.Exclusive Learning ExperienceSuccessful candidates may also participate in Frontline, a distinctive program that embeds engineers directly with customers. This short-term assignment provides invaluable insights into user experiences and the complexities our customers encounter, differentiating it from traditional engineering roles.

Software EngineerJoin us in our mission to revolutionize the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drive everything we do. Our engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges within a global three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders, and partners every day.From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimization, we design, build, and operate technology that fuels Deliveroo’s growth at scale.We are seeking a Software Engineer to become part of our London team. In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining high-performance systems that enhance our hyper-local marketplace, ensuring a seamless experience for millions of users. This position is based in our London office with a hybrid setup, typically requiring three days in the office.Get to know our engineering team — discover what drives us, our work culture, and what you can anticipate.Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll join a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on technical execution and collaboration. As a Software Engineer at Deliveroo, your contributions will play a vital role in meeting team objectives, simplifying the maintenance of production systems, and ensuring operational readiness and health.Your daily activities may include:Designing and scaling backend services for our real-time marketplace using programming languages such as Go, Ruby, or Python.Improving code structure and architecture through participation in in-depth technical discussions and code reviews across your team’s scope.Enhancing system reliability by focusing on visibility, monitoring, and overall health of production systems.Collaborating across teams to identify integration opportunities and influence the technical roadmap within your area of expertise.Participating in the hiring process by conducting engineering interviews and supporting the development of your colleagues.Qualifications for SuccessThe ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in some of the following areas and show a desire to learn in others:A commitment to writing clean, well-structured, and thoroughly tested software, with a focus on long-term maintainability.Experience with backend technologies relevant to our marketplace environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.