freetrade - Staff Backend Software Engineer
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Responsibilities
• Lead the design of scalable, reliable, and maintainable system architectures • Write and review production-grade code, upholding high standards of quality and readability • Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, guiding architectural direction and project execution without direct line management • Conduct technical design and code reviews to maintain system integrity and team velocity • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Ops) to design aligned, pragmatic technical solutions • Mentor engineers and support their technical growth in partnership with engineering managers • Identify and address technical debt through proactive refactoring and system improvements • Drive and approve high-impact technical decisions with long-term maintainability and scalability in mind • Monitor system performance and ensure strong observability, alerting, and incident response practices • Contribute to architecture documentation and facilitate system knowledge sharing • Partner with engineering and product leadership to influence long-term engineering strategy and technical roadmap • Knowledge of code quality, system security, and modern software development lifecycle best practices • Bonus: Experience in fintech or banking • At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! • Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. • Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. • Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. • Following the close of the deal to become part of IG Group, you can expect that our benefits package will further improve to align with the benefits on offer.
Benefits
• Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn’t just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality. • We use Node.js, TypeScript and GCP in our production environment. However, our interview process is language-agnostic, we’re more interested in how you approach problems than the specific tools you use. That said, we do expect you to be open to working with our tech stack if you join us. • Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. • Here’s what’s on offer in 2026: • Hybrid working culture • We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. • 🏢 Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday • 🏡 Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday • This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. • Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked. • Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth. • Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. • Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. • Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%. • Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. • Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. • Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. • Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most. ** Eligibility is subject to length of service and statutory requirements.
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