Software Engineer (Backend)

We’re Atom bank

The bank that’s leading the fintech charge!

We’re not like the rest. We’re true innovators, and we’re redefining what a bank should be. Ours is a bank for today and the future, a mobile-first bank. Forget the stuffy branches, with Atom you can bank whenever, wherever, faster, and simpler.

Could you be the next innovator to join us?

What will your ‘typical’ day look like? Different that’s for sure…:

Technology is at the heart of the business, and we have a world-leading Technology stack that enables us to offer the most efficient, user-friendly app-based bank. The Technology team has end to end responsibility for all aspects of our Technology, from architecting the future, engineering solutions, to deploying and managing our technology services.

Our Technology teams are now set up in paced change & delivery teams, delivering different types of initiatives aligned to Business Value Streams to support our business growth.

We’re looking for multiple Software Engineers to join these Business Value Streams which include Savings, Mortgages, Enterprise and Platform.

The Software Engineer role is activity managed within a Value Stream and coached by a Senior Coach within the respective community of practice. The role holder is responsible for the development and maintenance of backend services and APIs delivered within their Value Stream, which will supply data and interactions to our mobile app and other services within the bank.

You will:

• Develop backend software solutions using tools such as Java, Golang, and Python.
• Take ownership of multiple features, including business deliverables and technical improvements.
• Help to define coding standards and fundamental best practices within your guild.
• Collaborate with other engineers in your team and practice on high impact tasks.
• Provide technical input in value stream meetings, including planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Develop data models/structures, API integrations, loosely coupled code and high-quality solutions.
• Ensure that all developed components have the appropriate level of quality and governance (version control, documentation, unit testing, secure development).
• Resolve defects by working closely with Test and Frontend team members.
• Participate in Guild and community housekeeping activities.
• Where agreed, participate in out of hours support.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

What do we need from you?

• Good understanding of RESTful API development and principles.
• Demonstrable, professional experience of any of the following technologies: Golang, Java or Python
• Conversant with SOLID and OOP principles and Software Design Patterns as approaches.
• Clear communicator both written and verbally.
• Strong teamwork skills to work with cross-functional teams and in an agile environment.
• Familiar with CI/CD processes and Git for source control.
• Good understanding of Unit tests and good testing practices.
• A good understanding of working with Microservice Architecture
• Experience working on a shared codebase with other developers.
• Experience in common software security principles and techniques.

What you’ll get from us:

• Salary £50k - £55k
• Flexible Hybrid & Remote working
• 4-day work week
• Annual Share Option – performance-related
• Incredibly generous company pension scheme (maximum of 13% of Atom input – you can put in more)
• ‘All About Me’ fund: £200 per year to spend on personal development.
• 22.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan & Life Insurance
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role as Atom is unable to support Visa Applications/Sponsorship

Atom is an equal opportunities employer. We value you as an individual and therefore disregard race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, age, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership and disability in any hiring decisions we make. Atom will always adhere to the Equality Act 2010.

All roles within Atom must adhere to the Conduct Rules as set out by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

As part of Atom bank’s commitment to the FCA’s Consumer Duty, Atom will, take all reasonable steps to avoid causing foreseeable harm to customers, take all reasonable steps to enable customers to pursue their financial objectives and act in good faith.