Mid Backend Developer - Hybrid

ClearScore is searching for a talented backend developer to join our growing technology team. You will influence the direction of critical ClearScore services and tools that allow us to scale rapidly

Within a couple of days of joining, you will deploy your code to production affecting millions of users globally and write new features to attract new users and engage our user base. You will develop integrations with new partners globally so we are able to tackle underserved markets and offer better deals to customers.

When joining our team, you'll contribute to a global microservices architecture written in Scala, using functional programming to really provide value to our users. Currently, our microservices communicate via REST API calls, fostering seamless integration between different services. You will actively participate in our ongoing transition towards an event-driven architecture, utilising Kafka as a core component.

You'll also work with:

• The Typelevel Stack (Cats, Cats Effect, http4s, Circe), Kafka, SBT and occasionally Akka HTTP
• A world-class SRE team who champion our “you build it you run it” principle, empowering our developers to work with AWS, Kubernetes and Spinnaker
• A Quality Assistance programme to build, test, release and monitor your own work
• TDD and peer-reviewing enabling you to do frequent yet resilient releases to global services

You will be joining:

• A cross-functional squad, to collaborate closely with Frontend Developers, Mobile developers, Test Engineers and product managers to build new features on one of our apps
• A global community of ~50 backend developers from diverse backgrounds. We are a big fan of coding bootcamps and see the great value non-traditional routes into technical careers can bring to the team
• A global team of ~150 developers in ClearScore’s technology function
• A learning culture, where everyone is supported in drawing up an annual Personal Development Plan.

We are always looking for ways to do things better and encourage new joiners to bring their ideas and ways of working to the table. Teach us some cool stuff and we'll teach you some, but most of all, you'll have fun doing it.

For more information on our tech stack check out our Tech Radar 2023, how we work is summarised in our Engineering Principles and we have many other Tech Blogs on Medium.

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 18 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Private health and dental cover
• GP office visits • Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Brown bags with guest speakers
• Access to Perkbox
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Free sports and social clubs
• Generous training allowance
• Fast progression
• Leadership-led training
• Regular well-being events
• In-house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• Physical and mental health support through BUPA
• No clock-watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Inclusion Policy

We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice.