At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a critical API team to build high-throughput backend services.
- Company: Dynamic global fintech company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, hybrid work model, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on payment systems for top brands worldwide.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Go/Java and experience with high-volume distributed systems.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days in-office)
Engagement: Contract with potential to convert to permanent
Rate: Competitive
The Role: You will join a critical API team responsible for high-throughput backend services and real-time payment routing decisions. This is foundational infrastructure where your work directly affects payment acceptance rates for some of the fastest-moving brands globally. You will own complex problems end-to-end from day one.
What You Will Bring:
- Demonstrable seniority as a backend engineer owning complex services in production.
- Production-level expertise in Go and/or Java.
- Experience building or maintaining high-volume, low-latency distributed systems.
- Strong API design skills.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native deployment.
- A systems-thinking approach to performance, correctness, and failure modes under load.
- Background in payments, fintech, or financial services is highly advantageous.
How to apply: This role is being filled exclusively through Randstad Digital. To be considered, please send your CV to Yogeshwari.sen@randstaddigital.com along with a brief note on your experience with Go/Java and high-volume distributed systems.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Backend Engineer in City of London employer: Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Randstad Technologies is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in the heart of London, offering employees the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on professional development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the IT sector, alongside competitive benefits that enhance work-life balance. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, making every day at work both meaningful and rewarding.
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