Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (Job Vacancy)

Description Updraft is an award winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London. Our vision is to help people get rid of their cumulative debts and the life stress that is associated with that. We believe that the financial world is far too complex, and for customers with large amounts of overdraft and credit card debt overwhelming and stressful. At Updraft we understand the stress, and also the complexity of the financial system, and are building solutions to help solve real problems for real people. We won't rest until everyone in the world has the opportunity to be debt free. Our product is a mobile application that helps relieve the stress of debt using • 360 degree spending view across all your financial accounts(using Open banking), • A free credit report with tips and guidance to help improve your credit score • Personalised financial planning using a proprietary mix of automated algorithms and manual advice • Intelligent lending products to help reduce cost of credit. • Saving products that help users automate their savings Engineering team at Updraft is a global one with engineers working from UK, USA, Italy, Bulgaria with London as its HQ. We are expanding our team and given India's contribution to tech in recent years, there can't be a better place for us to build a team in and create wonders. Our current team is filled with ex tech CEOs and CTOs who have come together and built a state-of-the-art fin-tech product that helps thousands of people getting out of the painful debt cycle. With over half of our engineers having an academic background from world-class universities like University of Oxford, Imperial College London and University of Cambridge, we can't wait to tap the Indian talent and build the best engineering team and culture out there.  Responsibilities • As a full stack engineer at Updraft, you will design and build client-side as well as server-side components that run seamlessly with client. You will also be involved in architectural improvements and make sure the efficiency of our code is always on point • You will build robust and scalable applications and features using internal and external APIs (such as Modulr, Truelayer, Checkout.com) that improve different aspects of existing lending product such as loan application, collections and payments • You will work along side backend-end team and product team to build new features and products that will change the way people handle their personal finances Format into sections and lists to improve readability Avoid targeting specific demographics e.g. gender, nationality and age No need to add a link to apply (one is added automatically) Requirements • Experience: 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience, with a strong emphasis on React for front-end and Python for back-end development • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Django/Flask, React, Cloud Computing (AWS/Google Cloud), Git, Docker, Postgres, and other relevant technologies • Architecture Skills: Experience in designing and scaling services in a microservices architecture • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges • Education: Degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputable institution is preferred • Communication: Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and collaboration Benefits • Competitive salary and benefits • Dynamic and innovative work environment • Be part of a diverse and expert global team • Direct impact on improving people's financial wellbeing • Work From Home • Paid Time Off • Training & Development