Software Engineer (Mid-level)

Freetrade

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. Benefits & Logistics 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 This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: * Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked. * Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. * Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. * Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%. * Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. * Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. * Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. * Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most. * Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. * Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. * Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly instalments. Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the close of the deal to become part of IG Group, you can expect that our benefits package will further improve to align with the benefits on offer. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: 1. Initial interview – A chat with our Senior Talent Partner. 2. Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience. 3. Live Coding – Show us how you think and solve problems. 4. System Design – We’ll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges. 5. Final Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. * We use Node.js, TypeScript and GCP in our production environment. However, our interview process is language-agnostic, we’re more interested in how you approach problems than the specific tools you use. That said, we do expect you to be open to working with our tech stack if you join us. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.

Freetrade

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. Benefits & Logistics 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 This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: * Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked. * Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. * Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. * Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%. * Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. * Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. * Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. * Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most. * Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. * Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. * Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly instalments. * Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: 1. Initial interview – A chat with our Senior Talent Partner. 2. Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience. 3. Live Coding – Show us how you think and solve problems. 4. System Design – We’ll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges. 5. Final Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. * We use Node.js, TypeScript and GCP in our production environment. However, our interview process is language-agnostic, we’re more interested in how you approach problems than the specific tools you use. That said, we do expect you to be open to working with our tech stack if you join us. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.

Mytos

About Mytos You rarely get the chance to change an entire industry. But that's the position we find ourselves in. Join us, and you’ll unleash scientists, accelerate their research and help get cures to patients sooner.   We’ve developed machines to fully automate human cell production - the most manual process in Biotech. Cells are used to discover and develop new drugs, and now they're being used to cure diseases like Parkinson’s and age-related blindness. Mytos will impact cure development across the board.   We're live in multibillion dollar biotechs on both coasts of the US, and raised $19m to expand into the market faster, and accelerate our development! Next year, neurons grown on our machines will be going into Parkinson patient brains.   We’ve assembled a world-class team to take on this challenge, with ex-Dyson engineers and Nature-published scientists working hand-in-hand. You can learn more about your potential Mytos teammates here: Team   Mytos is backed by Y Combinator, the most successful startup program in the world which produced companies such as AirBnb, Dropbox, and Ginkgo Bioworks.   The Role As a Junior/Mid level Software Engineer (depending on experience) you’ll be contributing across all areas of our full-stack product based in the Cloud, and our IoT devices that interface with Mytos hardware to manufacture cells. You'll contribute across a variety of technologies and paradigms, leaning how to research, design, implement, maintain, and evolve product functionality giving users powerful tools to customise and monitor cell growth protocols.   Your work will directly impact how quickly and effectively new therapies and research tools can be developed, ultimately helping patients worldwide.