| Location: London | Salary: £55000.00 - £75000 per annum |
| Sector: IT & Telecoms | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Gavin Shepherd | Job Published: 20 days ago |
Backend Engineer
Salary: Up to £75k (DoE) * Hybrid: 1 day/week in London * No sponsorship offered
I'm recruiting on behalf of a fast‑growing accounting‑tech startup that builds automation and AI tools for in‑house finance teams. The company has strong traction and is expanding its engineering team.
Role Overview
- Develop and maintain backend services powering automation features
- Work closely with product and leadership in a fast‑paced startup environment
- Rapidly prototype ideas and help scale them into reliable production systems
- Occasionally contribute small frontend updates (React/TypeScript)
Tech Requirements
- Must have: Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot
- MySQL, OpenSearch, AWS
- Nice to have: Groovy, Ruby on Rails, React/TypeScript
Candidate Profile
- Several years' backend engineering experience
- Prior startup experience strongly preferred
- Strong problem‑solving mindset
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Must already have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
Benefits
- Share options
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Personal learning & development budget
- High‑impact role in a small, scaling team
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