Junior Software Engineer

The role

You will build and maintain backend and frontend features for a lending platform. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle and work with Python, Java, and React.

What you will do

• Build and maintain features in backend services
• Take part in the full software development lifecycle
• Write clean, well-tested code in Python and Java
• Work with Product and Design colleagues to understand requirements
• Help troubleshoot and resolve system issues as part of a supported team rota
• Write and improve SQL queries against Postgres databases
• Take ownership of parts of the platform
• Build and improve frontend features in React

Required qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent experience from a degree, bootcamp, internships or personal projects
• Working knowledge of Java and Python
• Hands-on experience building frontend interfaces with React
• An understanding of core programming concepts such as data structures, object-oriented design and writing unit tests
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
• Comfortable using Git for version control
• A genuine interest in fintech and how financial products work
• A sharp eye for detail
• You learn fast, pick up new tools and concepts quickly
• Thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to debugging
• Clear communicator who asks questions, takes on feedback and works well in a team

Nice to have

• Experience with async Python or frameworks such as FastAPI
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) or Docker
• Knowledge of lending products or Open Banking

Benefits

• Equity
• 25 days holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• One month paid sabbatical after 4 years
• Employee loan
• Free gym membership through WellHub
• Team wellness budget

About the company

Abound is redefining consumer lending in the UK using advanced AI and Open Banking data. They are a fast-growing fintech backed by investors including Citi, GSR Ventures, and Deutsche Bank.