Freetrade

Backend Software Engineer (Mid-level)

Hybrid

Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.

Hybrid · London

Employer listed it 8 weeks ago · Added yesterday

Been open since 8 weeks ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.

Salary

£52,000–£75,000

Location

Hybrid · London

Timezone

Not stated

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Remote flexibility

Hybrid

This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around London, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "London, Hybrid"
Listing mentions "Hybrid"

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About the role

About Freetrade

Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings.

We’re changing that.

We’re building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you’re driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you’ll fit right in.

2026 is a big year for us. Last year, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We’ll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space.

This year, we’re accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We’re building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We’re also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

Why Join Our Engineering Team? Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn’t just run- it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality.

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer, to join our Backend Engineering squad.

Our main tech stack:

NodeJS/Typescript

Google Cloud Platform

Postgresql

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software within agreed timelines, addressing complex problems by proposing various solutions and considering trade-offs to assist your team in making effective technical decisions.

Solve technical challenges by delivering scalable and maintainable solutions efficiently, while balancing trade-offs.

Understand the core features and KPIs of your product, working closely with the Product Manager to drive the product’s development.

Be comfortable in an on-call environment, responding to high-priority issues and knowing when to escalate them.

About You

You have at least 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Collaborate openly, share knowledge with teammates, and take shared ownership of software design decisions.

Hold yourself to a high bar for code quality and are receptive to constructive feedback as well as able to give it.

Can work through complex and unfamiliar problems with a clear head, knowing when to push through independently and when to loop in the right people.

Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in understanding your work thoroughly. You have a genuine interest in the world of investments.

Stay current with technology trends and actively apply good engineering practices in your day-to-day work.

Requirements

·You have at least 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
·Collaborate openly, share knowledge with teammates, and take shared ownership of software design decisions.
·Hold yourself to a high bar for code quality and are receptive to constructive feedback as well as able to give it.
·Can work through complex and unfamiliar problems with a clear head, knowing when to push through independently and when to loop in the right people.
·Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in understanding your work thoroughly. You have a genuine interest in the world of investments.

Benefits

·Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.
·Here’s what’s on offer in 2026:
·Hybrid working culture
·We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home . We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.
·🏢 Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 🏡 Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

How to apply

1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
2Tailor your CV to the role at Freetrade, mentioning your remote working experience.
3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.

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