Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Bits is an innovative UK-based Fintech startup backed by Y Combinator (the investor behind Stripe and Airbnb) that's making waves in financial inclusion. Currently generating over $5 million in annual revenue and maintaining profitability, they serve more than 250,000 consumers across the US and UK.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be joining a tight-knit engineering team of 6-10 people where ownership and commitment are core values. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing fintech platform that's actively helping people build credit.

The position requires strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and AWS services, with a focus on building scalable backend systems. You'll be working with modern technologies including API Gateway, SQS, DynamoDB, and Lambda, while helping to shape the technical direction of the product.

The company culture emphasizes proactive building and ownership of delivered features. You'll be working directly with Engineering, Product, and Design teams, contributing to the development of best practices and guidelines as the team grows. The impact of your work will be directly visible in helping thousands of users build their credit.

Benefits include a competitive salary package, life insurance, and generous holiday allowance. The interview process is straightforward, consisting of an introductory call, a take-home technical challenge, and a final round where you'll meet the CEO and team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to join a successful YC-backed startup with proven market traction and a meaningful mission in financial inclusion. The role offers both technical challenges and the chance to contribute to the company's growth and development practices.