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Senior Backend Engineer in Customer Authentication

Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:Proven experience in backend engineering, particularly with authentication and authorization systems. Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in backend development. Experience with database management and security protocols. Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About the job

Join Us in Empowering the UK’s Small Businesses!

Small enterprises are the cornerstone of our economy, and at Funding Circle, we are dedicated to ensuring their success. Our innovative platform harnesses advanced data analytics to provide rapid funding solutions—transforming the traditional process of weeks into mere minutes.

Funding Circle embodies the dynamic spirit of a fintech start-up combined with the stability of a publicly traded company. This unique environment empowers our team members, affectionately known as Circlers, to take initiative and create meaningful change.

We pride ourselves on being a high-performing team that uplifts one another. We challenge, support, and collaborate, understanding that together we can achieve greater results.

Our impact is significant: In the past year, the businesses utilizing our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy Be part of a mission that truly matters!

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Your Role

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

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Customer Authentication team. In this role, you will contribute to developing the essential security and identity platforms that facilitate Funding Circle's shift towards a modern, distributed architecture. You will oversee critical systems that ensure secure customer access and manage complex business relationships across all product teams.

  • Design, build, and maintain authentication and authorization systems.

  • Translate product requirements into technical solutions and deliver them effectively.

  • Collaborate closely with Product Management and other engineering teams utilizing your systems.

  • Passionate about developing new solutions—much of our team's work involves greenfield projects—while also willing to engage with existing codebases.

  • Thrives in a complex problem domain, implementing straightforward software systems.

  • A team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing over isolated work.

  • A mentor at heart, generously sharing your time and expertise to advance the skills of stakeholders and fellow engineers.

About Funding Circle

Funding Circle is on a mission to support small businesses across the UK, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions to streamline the funding process. We combine the agility of a start-up with the reliability of an established public company, creating a unique work environment that fosters innovation and teamwork.

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