Full Stack Engineer

About Us

Banqora is a VC-backed fintech start-up based in London. Founded by finance and technology experts with decades of experience in real-world problems faced by financial institutions. Our proprietary platform leverages the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, including natural language understanding and deep learning, 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 strategic growth initiatives.

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‍ Job Description

We are seeking a talentedFull-Stack Engineerto contribute to both backend and frontend development of our document processing and post-trade tool. The ideal candidate will be skilled in modern software development practices and technologies, capable of integrating machine learning models, and adept at building scalable cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• API Development:Craft and maintain robust RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the frontend and backend, ensuring smooth data flow and security.
• Data Management:Oversee data storage solutions with AWS S3 and strategise future database optimisations and migrations as the platform evolves.
• User Interface Development:Contribute to the dynamic user interface using React, ensuring the application is responsive and accessible.
• Frontend Logic:Manage application state effectively using Redux or Context API.
• Backend Integration:Seamlessly integrate frontend components with backend APIs, managing data events and user interactions proficiently.
• Cloud Services Configuration:Configure and manage cloud services across AWS focusing on scalable and secure application deployments.
• CI/CD Pipeline:Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enhance development and deployment workflows.
• Security and Compliance:Maintain strict compliance with data security regulations to ensure that sensitive information is securely handled and does not exit to external APIs.

Key Requirements

• 3-5 yearsappliedfull-stack engineering experience. Recent startup experience is a plus.
• Expertise inTypescript, with Python as an additional asset.
• Proven ability inRESTful APIdevelopment.
• Strong familiarity withAWSservices such asECS,Lambda,S3 etc.
• Proficiency inReact/Remix, including hooks, state management, and routing.
• Experience with modernJavaScript (ES6+),HTML5,CSS3, and associated front-end technologies.
• Knowledge of frontend build tools such asWebpack,Babel, andnpm.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularlyAWS.
• Proficiency in establishing CI/CD pipelines using tools likeJenkins,GitLab CI, orGitHub Actions.
• Knowledge in containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes/ECS), serverless frameworks, infrastructure as code (Terraform).

This role is for you if:

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

Compensation

• Salary: £70,000+ base
• Bonus: Up to 30% depending on performance
• Shares: Options for the right candidate
• Holidays: 28 days per annum
• 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