Mid Backend Developer in London

Purpose of the Role

Working on our Core platform as one of the developers to design, build and maintain the server software that powers Yoti. Role Dimensions: Reporting to Core Team Lead Principal.

Responsibilities

• Developing the server software required to support business needs, from design through to implementation and integration testing.
• Ensuring that the local development environment, the CI/CD system and all other relevant tools are in the best conditions to support development and the release process.
• Participating in the architecture definition in collaboration with Team Leads and VP of Engineering.
• Working closely with the team members and the team leads to ensure that tech development and delivery is implemented to specification and with good quality.
• Working with and supporting other teams within Yoti as they interact with our platform.

Qualifications

• Experience writing secure and reliable software.
• Interest in learning Go (prior experience not required).
• Linux knowledge.
• Knowledge of modern version control tools (git) and how to use them effectively (informative commit messages, code review).
• Experience working with microservices and related technologies such as g RPC, Kubernetes and Docker is an advantage.
• Experience in security and cryptography is a definite plus.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to work with all parts of the business and to work directly with other teams, addressing any challenges and supporting business goals.
• Ability to pick up and work on new requirements.
• Comfortable owning projects from start to finish, while working collaboratively with the wider team.
• Interest in learning more about technology, keeping up to date with new developments and best practices.

Benefits

• Personal
• Development

Budget: A dedicated, individual training budget to spend on your professional growth, plus quarterly YOTI Afternoons dedicated entirely to your professional development.

• \"Selfie Time\": Paid time off every year to focus on volunteering, charity work, or personal passion projects.
• Matched Fundraising: Double your impact - we match charitable fundraising contributions made by our team.
• Unpaid Sabbatical: Career breaks available for long-term travel or personal resets after continuous service.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a blend of home working and time spent in our central London, dog‑friendly office.
• Core Working Hours: Flexibility and focus on outputs, not clock‑watching.
• Work from Anywhere: Work remotely from abroad for short periods.
• Health & Financial Peace of

Mind: Comprehensive health cover, enhanced pension after three years of service, enhanced sick pay, life assurance, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, generous annual leave, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe in equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, with different outlooks and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible.

If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need any adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know – we'll do everything we can to support you and to enable you to bring your best self to our hiring process.

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