Full Stack Engineer

London. Posted a month ago

The role

This person will build features end to end across the platform from Java/Spring Boot services and APIs to React and TypeScript interfaces. They will use AI tools as a core part of their work and help bring AI-powered capabilities into the product.

What you will do

Own problems from scoping through shipping and iteration
Use agentic coding tools as a core part of design, build, test and review
Work with AI engineers to integrate AI features into the platform
Build and maintain microservices using Java 21 and Spring Boot
Define, develop and optimise RESTful APIs
Work with designers to turn mockups into responsive, intuitive interfaces
Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems
Identify and fix bottlenecks across the stack
Champion unit, integration and end-to-end testing, and DevOps best practices
Share knowledge and support other engineers

Required qualifications

Proven professional software engineering experience
Substantial hands-on work across both front end and back end
Fluency with AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)
Practical exposure to building with LLMs
Strong backend experience with Java and Spring Boot
Proficiency with SQL and ORMs
Proficiency in TypeScript, React and Tailwind CSS
Experience in modern cloud distributed architecture, particularly AWS, Kubernetes and Kafka
Solid understanding of unit, integration and end-to-end testing, plus CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
Proactive problem solver
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to have

ideally on fintech applications

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package
medical insurance
gym membership
learning budget

About the company

Vega is transforming the way private markets operate by building an AI-native operating system. The company was founded by former investors at Elliott and KKR.