Backend Software Engineer – Hybrid (Node.js/TS, GCP) in London

About Freetrade

Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We’re changing that. We’re building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you’re driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you’ll fit right in.

2026 is a big year for us. Last year, we announced a game-changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We’ll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we’re accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We’re building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We’re also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

Why Join Our Engineering Team?

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn’t just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality.

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to join our Backend Engineering squad.

Our main tech stack:

• NodeJS/Typescript
• Google Cloud Platform
• Postgresql

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software within agreed timelines, addressing complex problems by proposing various solutions and considering trade-offs to assist your team in making effective technical decisions.
• Solve technical challenges by delivering scalable and maintainable solutions efficiently, while balancing trade-offs.
• Understand the core features and KPIs of your product, working closely with the Product Manager to drive the product’s development.
• Be comfortable in an on-call environment, responding to high-priority issues and knowing when to escalate them.

About You

• You have at least 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Collaborate openly, share knowledge with teammates, and take shared ownership of software design decisions.
• Hold yourself to a high bar for code quality and are receptive to constructive feedback as well as able to give it.
• Can work through complex and unfamiliar problems with a clear head, knowing when to push through independently and when to loop in the right people.
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in understanding your work thoroughly. You have a genuine interest in the world of investments.
• Stay current with technology trends and actively apply good engineering practices in your day-to-day work.

Benefits & Logistics

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.

Here’s what’s on offer in 2026:

• Hybrid working culture: We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home.
• Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let’s talk about it, whether you’re a parent or have other care responsibilities.

Values

At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview!

Benefits In London:

• Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.
• Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth.
• Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
• Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%.
• Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary.
• Private Health Insurance - Access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans.
• Income Protection Cover – Comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
• Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.
• Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.

Interview Process

We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes:

• Initial interview – A chat with our Senior Talent Partner.
• Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience.
• Live Coding – Show us how you think and solve problems.
• System Design – We’ll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges.
• Final Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you.