Senior Engineer (Servicing)

We're on a mission to back the UK's small businesses like no one else

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we're here to help them win. We've built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It's a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

The role

London (Hybrid) 2 days in the office Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Loan Servicing team within our Product Engineering department.

Our Servicing team build the systems that keep our loans moving. As a senior engineer, you'll play a critical role in evolving our loan infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, speed and simplicity. Our team are keen problem solvers, collaborators and innovators. This is a brilliant opportunity to get involved in a team that are core to what our customers experience once they take out a product with Funding Circle.

• You love working in a complex problem domain where you can have a real and substantial impact on the business
• You have an interest or experience in relational databases, automated testing, microservices and/or event-driven architecture
• You are a keen collaborator - you love to pair and believe that working together is smarter than working in a silo
• You are a teacher - generous with your time and expertise to teach stakeholders and our fellow engineers how to answer their own questions, and can explain complex problems simply
• You proactively problem solve, identify and confidently mitigate risks, issues or address weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
• You have a strong sense of initiative, seeking out answers where they may not immediately be clear and driving clarity from ambiguity

What we're looking for

• Experience working in Ruby or Python
• Strong fundamental programming skills
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand complex back end systems
• It's beneficial, but not essential if you have an interest in working with complex mathematical problems.

Why join us?

We back you to build an incredible career. As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We'll see you in our London office to collaborate - with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

Ready to join a mission that matters? We'd love to chat!