Software Engineer -Backend

Modulr

Lead Engineer Pune Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on, payment-building experience? Do you want to join the Engineering powerhouse of Modulr, constantly challenging the status quo to push our technology to the extraordinary? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire innovative, value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe, to lead and shape our agile squads to deliver excellence in all they do, driving efficiency, ensuring high-quality product delivery and ultimately enabling us to continue transforming how our customers work. We are looking for a London or Edinburgh-based candidate to leverage our office-first strategy.   About Us At Modulr, our vision is a world where all businesses are powered by embedded payments. Modulr enables thousands of businesses, from SMEs to Enterprise, across the UK and Europe to efficiently pay-in, collect and disburse funds instantly via a range of payment methods, accounts, and card products. We’ve created an industry-leading platform with comprehensive online tools and API access, to meet the demands of daily business payments. We are connected to an expanding network of accounting and payroll platforms, including Sage, Xero, BrightPay and IRIS. Our payments expertise and extensive product capability also enables us to build tailored solutions to solve complex payment problems for hundreds of clients in a range of industries, including Travel, Merchant Payments, Lending, Wage Advance and Investment & Wealth. We are deeply integrated into the payment eco-system. In the UK, we are direct participants of Faster Payments and Bacs, and hold settlement accounts at the Bank of England. Our payment network connectivity includes CHAPS, Open Banking, SEPA, SWIFT and account issuance in 11 currencies. We are principal issuing members of Visa and Mastercard across UK and Europe. Our regulatory permissions and governance structure underpin our business. We are regulated and supervised as an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (AEMI) in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and in the Netherlands by De Nederlandsche Bank. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by the venture arms of payments giants PayPal and FIS, as well as growth investors Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog Capital and Europe. Modulr now has over 400 employees spread globally across offices in London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Mumbai. Modulr Values •Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile •Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest •Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way •Achieve it together, working as a team and being a Modulite The Team The Engineering team at Modulr is a dynamic and innovative group that is at the core of our technology stack. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with Product Managers, QA Engineers and other cross-functional teams. The Engineering team collaborates regularly with the DevOps and Data teams to deliver cohesive and cutting-edge payment solutions. At Modulr we are focused on building autonomous squads that are committed to working in the best possible way. We operate in a tribes and squad model with, each area focused on a particular growth area and each squad being small and cross-functional. We have big ambitions and have many interesting challenges ahead. Our strategy is to provide our customers with seamless connectivity into payment schemes both domestically and overseas no matter where they're based. The Role The Lead Engineer is a vital role within Modulr, where you will be responsible for building an autonomous, high performing squad to foster an environment where decisions are delegated, made and communicated effectively. You will actively work to create focused environments for your squad and you will work closely with our Engineering Managers to communicate progress and achievements. The role is a blend of technical leadership, process improvement and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities •Manage a squad of approximately 3-4 software engineers, leading people development activity through team meetings. •Squad planning and delegation to ensure the team have clearly defined responsibilities and are set up for success with delivery/project work •Facilitate and lead agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retros) to promote a culture of continuous improvement •Set and track individual/team performance goals, providing direction, feedback and recognition to foster growth and high performance •Promoting high standards of code quality through code reviews, technical direction and implementing best practice. •Play a key role in the hiring process, including interviewing, candidate assessments; representing Modulr’s mission, strategy, and culture throughout the process. •Foster a culture of experimentation within the squad to facilitate continuous learning and improvement across engineering standards, tooling and processes. •Regular reporting on the squad's progress, outcomes and achievements to the wider Engineering organisation, actively sharing knowledge and experiences within the org to promote cross-team learning and collaboration. •Proactively identify and address issues, bottlenecks and areas for increased efficiency and effectiveness About You A successful Squad Lead will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and ambiguity. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role. The Ideal Candidate •Expertise in Java (or similar object-orientated languages with a willingness to learn Java) and experience with open-source technologies, including Spring and Hibernate. •Experience in designing, building and maintaining RESTful APIs. •Demonstrated ability to work with Microservices architecture. •Strong understanding of cloud computing and AWS systems and frameworks •Previous experience in designing, optimizing, and managing relational databases, particularly with PostgreSQL •Proven knowledge of DevOps practices and processes (including CI/CD and (IaC), with the ability to streamline development processes and enhance operational efficiency •Strong understanding of testing methodologies (TDD & BDD) including unit, integration and acceptance testing •Previous experience managing/mentoring multi-site technical teams in an agile environment. •Proven experience in software development and technical team leadership, with a strong understanding of engineering practices and processes. •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in managing code reviews, conducting performance reviews and providing feedback. •As a strong problem-solver, you have the ability to apply analytical, critical thinking to identify key solutions. ModInclusion We believe that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you — like your identity, age, ability, and background — are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.

Ivalua

Manager, RUN (Pune - India) Created in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions. COMPANY OVERVIEW At Ivalua we are a global community of exceptional professionals, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration.  We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world's most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities.  Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. THE OPPORTUNITY CONTEXT:  Our Customer Support team is dedicated to leveraging IVALUA procurement solutions for our customers post go-live. The RUN team, international in scope (EMEA, AMER, APAC) and in full growth, is made up of around fifty experts and is still growing in order to guarantee the satisfaction of a growing number of customers.  ROLE:  Here at Ivalua, we are currently looking for a Manager, RUN to develop and execute strategies that support maintenance goals of quality, SLA and customer satisfaction. You will be reporting to Director, RUN and you will be the first point of contact for Clients or Partners implementing Ivalua Solution. WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US * Run planning and stand-up meetings * Monitor issue backlog and prioritize team deliverable toward SLA achievements * Responsible for your maintenance team's efficiency, including reports, analysis and forecasts * Communicate standards and best practices. * Guarantee financial balance of your projects * Meet with all other Run managers, directors and teams to review inter-dependency of all projects  * Perform scheduled and un-scheduled audits to ensure adherence to Ivalua's maintenance standards  * Support code review process * Develop and execute strategies that support maintenance goals of quality, SLA and customer satisfaction * Develop and manage preventive maintenance measures  * Build strong relationships with customers  * Address customer concerns in a proactive and responsive manner  * Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables * Ensure that validated deliverable (maintenance release) meet functional and design specifications and requirements * Diagnosing customer problems and testing product patches  * Documenting product issues in Ivalua tracking system (extranet) * Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management * Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes YOUR PROFILE If you have the below experience and strengths this role could be for you: Skills and Experience: * Minimum 10 years of current/ prior experience in Microsoft technologies like C#, Asp.net, SQL server, React.JS in a software environment with progressive movement into leadership / management. * Experience in Procurement / Spend Management/ Supply Chain is required * Successful experience in audit, quality certification process, required knowledge of IT implementation projects and ideally who knows about procurement. * PMP or PRINCE 2 certification - good to have * Experience managing development teams in an agile environment. * Previous experience managing outsourced projects/teams. * To communicate priorities to team member and escalate to management  * Creative solving of technical problems – to ensure the ability troubleshoot defect with efficiency * Technical understanding of software components and architectures * Work on processes, work with the project teams to identify the problems in the processes, make recommendations and drive process changes in our organization. * Preferred University degree in BE/BTech or master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer science, or a closely related field or foreign equivalent. Procurement domain will be an added advantage. Soft Skills: * Business process understanding * Clear communicator (written and verbal) – to ensure ability to write incident forms. * Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – ensures the ability to achieve SLAs  * The ability to work in a team and as an individual * The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines * Good judgement skills * Natural curiosity WHAT HAPPENS NEXT If your application fits this specific position’s needs, our skilled Talent team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call. Get one step closer to achieving your goals – apply today!  Our Talent team will guide you through every step of the interview process - from preparation to completion. They're here to support you!  Our recruitment process is designed to assess your competencies through a series of personalized interviews with internal stakeholders relevant to the role.  Interviews will be conducted virtually via video or on-site with face-to-face meetings. LIFE AT IVALUA * Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week). * We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology, Sustainable Growth oriented and Privately held. * A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years. * Snacks and weekly lunches in the office. * Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity. * Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program. * Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields.  * Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work.  * Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued. * Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities. * Comparably recognized Ivalua for the following (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua) : Powered by People - Powered by You! United by our values we embrace diversity and equity in the broadest possible sense to create an inclusive workplace. To help our customers make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on a global team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. We believe in equal opportunity and in diversity as a driver of innovation that cultivates a spirit of inclusiveness, creates a productive and fun place to work, and provides fulfilling career opportunities for all Ivaluans.  Experience life at Ivalua - check out our captivating video! Gain insight into our unique company culture and get a glimpse of what it's like to work with us. #LI-DK1 #LI-HYBRID

Modulr

Do you have a background in Cards Ecosystem, with a track record of development and product lifecycle management, driving commercial revenue growth Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience working in the embedded payments space? Do you want to have the opportunity to enhance your career in a successful high-tech pioneering and dynamic environment? IF SO, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! ABOUT US At Modulr our mission is to move money efficiently to power business productivity. We are building a new digital payments service to make money flow more efficiently through businesses and the economy. This is a new type of payments account that is built for businesses that need faster, easier and more reliable ways to move money. Our flexible platform and innovative approach allows our customers to utilise our payments account instead of a traditional bank account. Our accounts come with a sort code and account number, access to payment systems (eg Faster Payments and Visa) and everything our customers need from a payments account. They can instantly open as many accounts as they need, automate how they make and receive payments as well as the reconciliation processes these create. All in real time, 24/7 through their own systems utilising our API that integrates into any platform. Our founding team has a wealth of experience in the payments industry and growing successful businesses. Modulr is backed by payments giants PayPal Ventures and FIS Ventures, as well as startup and scale up specialists Blenheim Chalcot, General Atlantic, Frog and Highland Europe which enables us to leverage their resources and expertise to drive our growth initiatives. These partnerships provide us with the necessary provisions to propel our business to new heights. MODULR VALUES * Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile * Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest * Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way * Achieve it together, working as a team and being a Modulite WHAT YOU’LL DO The Product team is a core part of Modulr and works cross-functionally with all teams across the business. As a Product Manager, you will contribute to our success: * Supporting the development of comprehensive product strategies aligned with the company’s overall business goals, emerging technologies and new commercial opportunities * Supporting execution of the end-to-end product development lifecycle, co-ordinating cross-functional SMEs, including design, engineering, marketing, and sales * Ensure internal documentation and functional product collateral is created and maintained. * Effectively use data to inform prioritisation and drive decision-making. * Monitoring key performance indicators to measure the success of product strategies * Building stable foundations for our Card payment infrastructure to scale with our business growth, reducing internal manual efforts and minimizing the risk for any service interruptions * Establish the performance and scalability of your products against KPIs, including ensuring issues are triaged and resolved in a timely manner and responding to changes in market and client demands. * Staying informed about UK financial regulations What You’ll Need * 5+ years of professional experience, ideally with exposure to a high-growth environment * Expertise in Cards / Commercial Cards, and working on direct integrations across the card payment eco-system * Ability to engage with engineering teams and across wider stakeholder groups, inc Sales, Implementation, Marketing, Finance, Data & Compliance * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences * Demonstrate ownership and move ideas to reality in short periods of time * A strong work ethic, entrepreneurial mindset, and willingness to roll-up sleeves, focusing on solutions and outcomes rather than problems and process. * Ability to thrive in cross-cultural and cross-functional teams * Awareness and understanding on application and use of AI tools to accelerate outcomes NICE TO HAVE * Card processing and software development experience * Card P&L management experience MODINCLUSION  At Modulr, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe it’s the right thing for our people, our business, and the community we operate in.