Backend Engineer

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Company Description

At Banqora, we're transforming financial services through advanced technology and robust engineering, tackling the complexities of post-trade processing for banks, asset managers, and hedge funds. Founded by industry and technology experts with decades of experience, we’re driven by the mission to make financial operations more seamless, accurate, and scalable.

Our proprietary platform leverages the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud architecture, to transform the efficiency and accuracy of post-trade processing. By automating routine and complex tasks, we help institutions reduce errors, cut operational costs, and focus on creating real impact.

‍ Job Description

We are seeking a talentedBackend Engineerto contribute to the backend development and infrastructure of our workflow automation and post-trade applications. The ideal candidate will be skilled in modern software development practices and technologies, with an interest in machine learning, and adept at building scalable cloud infrastructure. Experience in a financial institution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend components andmicroservicesusingAWS Lambda,Step Functions, and otherserverlessarchitectures.
• Optimise data storage and processing inPostgreSQLonAWS RDS Serverless, ensuring efficient dataaccessandretrieval.
• Develop and maintainsecure,scalableAPIsto support frontend applications and external integrations, following best practices inAPI development.
• Implement and managecloudinfrastructureusingTerraform, ensuring reproducibility and effective resource management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and security, utilisingAWS CloudWatch,CloudTrail, and other monitoring tools.
• Implementrole-based access controland secure identity management inAWS IAMfor backend services.
• Contribute toFrontendandDevOpswhere required to support end-to-end functionality, from data ingestion toAPI deployment.
• Maintain and enhanceCI/CD pipelineswithGitHub Actionsto streamline deployments and ensure high-quality code delivery.

Key Requirements

• Experience:up to 3 yearsin backend development, with experience in cloud-based infrastructure (AWSpreferred).
• Languages: Proficiency inPython and Javascript, with experience inserverlessandmicroservicesarchitectures (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Databases: Strong knowledge ofrelational databases, particularlyPostgreSQL, with experience in optimisation and scaling.
• API Development: Solid experience inRESTful API design, with a focus on security and performance.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience withAWSservices (e.g.,Lambda,S3,RDS,Step Functions,CloudFront,CloudWatch,CloudTrail) and infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Security: Familiarity withAWSIAM, role-based access control, and secure credential management.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience withCI/CD pipelines, particularlyGitHub Actions, and understanding of automated testing practices.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A natural problem-solver who loves diving into challenges, diagnosing tricky issues, and finding smart solutions.
• Collaboration: A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across different areas to make an impact.
• Must beUK-based.

This role is for you if:

• Youdon’trequire clear, pre-defined processes and rigid structures to function effectively.
• Youdon’tstruggle to pivot quickly to new requirements.
• Youdoenjoy a start-up environment

⭐️ Compensation Package

• Salary: £60,000+ base
• Bonus:Up to 30% depending on performance
• Shares: Options for the right candidate
• Holidays: 28 days per annum including Bank holiday
• Pension:In line with UK statutory requirements
• Salary Review Period:Annually (every 12 months)
• Probation Period:3 months
• Reporting to:Co-founder and CTO
• Work from Home:Hybrid setup
• Office Location:Liverpool Street / Moorgate