Backend Engineer

Who you are

• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience as a Backend Engineer
• Experience in Clojure or interest in learning it
• Using AI for solving problems and using agentic coding is a must
• Understanding of functional programming principles and best practices
• Experience with relational databases and key-value stores
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

What the job involves

• As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key part of our backend team, designing, building, and maintaining core applications on our platform
• We operate at the intersection of agility and stability—moving fast while staying pragmatic. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to build scalable, high-quality solutions using Clojure and other modern technologies—with real room to bring your own ideas, not just execute someone else's
• From day one, you’ll be part of the decision-making process, enjoying real ownership and accountability
• Design, and implement backend services in Clojure with the team
• Build scalable APIs and services to support high-throughput, low-latency applications
• Contribute to improving system performance and reliability (with guidance from senior team members)
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver well-designed solutions
• Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability
• Participate in technical discussions and help shape best practices
• Communicate proactively with your manager and team on progress, blockers, and trade-offs

The application process

• HR Interview – A friendly chat to get to know each other
• Technical Deep Dive – Dive into your skills and experience
• Prove Your Craft – A hands-on challenge to show your magic
• Meet the Crew – Connect with future teammates to check the cultural fit
• The Offer – If all goes well, we’ll raise the sails and send you the invite to join our crew!

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and fully remote working
• A MacBook (also for private use) as well as any other needed equipment including a very lovely remote IT support
• £100 equipment budget every month on top of our salary to comfortably work from home
• £45 tax free cash card per month
• Maternity leave for up to 52 weeks
• Legendary team and company events like summer parties, Christmas parties and more
• Mental health and relaxation sessions
• Further training budget to use as you choose
• Inspiring mates from all over the world