Backend Engineer

About Pockit and Monese Pockit and Monese are all-in-one money apps that make it easier for people to access and manage the financial tools they need to take control of their money. We provide vital financial services, from accounts and cards to income advance solutions. In October 2024, Pockit acquired Monese, bringing together two complementary businesses and creating a leading fintech company focused on serving people who are underserved by traditional banks. Together, we serve more than three million customers across the UK and Europe. We're a diverse, international and energetic team, with colleagues based across London, Newcastle, Tallinn and remote teams across Central Europe. We value curiosity, ambition, accountability and resilience, and we want everyone to feel at home, have a voice and know that their contribution matters. We give people the trust and space to take ownership, share ideas, influence decisions, and make a real impact on our customers and our business. What you'll do • Cloud-Native Architecture: Design, build, and scale high-reliability microservices on an AWS infrastructure. • End-to-End Ownership: Take full accountability for services across their entire lifecycle - from design and deployment to production monitoring. • Product-Driven Engineering: Collaborate closely with product, domain, and data specialists to translate complex financial needs into seamless user experiences. • System & Cost Optimization: Fine-tune distributed system performance, resilience, and AWS resource utilization. What you'll bring • At least 5 years of commercial experience as Backend engineer • Core Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. • Modern Distributed Stack: Hands-on experience with containerization, messaging, and storage systems (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Redis, PostgreSQL). • Engineering Standards: Solid foundation in test-driven development (TDD), DevOps culture, and clean RESTful API design. • Mindset & Ownership: Self-directed approach to prioritization in a fast-paced ecosystem, with a focus on product impact over pure code exercise.You are excited about building something truly meaningful in the financial sector. Considered as a plus • Background in financial systems or payment integrations. • Full-stack exposure or advanced AWS proficiency (e.g., AWS Well-Architected Framework). • Database management skills: Specialized PostgreSQL tuning, capacity planning, performance management and scaling experience. Why Join Us? • Make a real difference: Work at the intersection of technology and financial inclusion, helping people take greater control of their money. • Have a voice: Your ideas and perspective matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, take ownership and shape how we work. • Make an impact: Work on initiatives that reach millions of customers across the UK and Europe. • Work with great people: Join a diverse, international and ambitious team where collaboration and curiosity are encouraged. • Grow with us: Be part of a fast-moving fintech where you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and make your mark. What benefits we offer We want you to feel supported, valued and able to do your best work - both in and outside the office. • 25 days annual leave + public holidays, with an extra day for every year worked • Bupa private healthcare • 10 paid sick days per year • Hybrid working + up to 30 days working abroad each year • L&D budget + 10 paid learning days per year • Annual eyecare allowance • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • VIP Pockit & Monese accounts • Extra paid days off for your birthday and wedding • Regular social events and team activities • Monthly recognition awards and Team of the Quarter • Share options, depending on role and level • Employee referral bonus • Free office parking The use of AI tools or applications during interviews is not permitted. We value a fair, transpar