We are looking for a UK based Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Backend to join our talented, dynamic, and rapidly growing global team. We have an in-office requirement of 2 days per week for local employees.

Company Description

OpenAsset is the only Digital Asset Management solution built for the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industries. We have over 900 clients and 20 years of experience delivering value. Our vision is to inspire people through visualization of the built world.

We are a diverse group of hard-working and entrepreneurial people dedicated to solving complex challenges, working hard on meaningful projects, and celebrating our successes. We are looking for extraordinary people to join our industry-leading and incredibly talented team! Our inspirational and fun working environment, innovation-driven, fast-growing company, and ambitious projects are just a few reasons why you will love working here.

As a company we are passionate about ensuring that diversity and inclusion are championed, and that everybody has a seat at the table. We promote a culture where everyone feels valued, and we have adopted policies to ensure we hire from a diverse pool of candidates.

OpenAsset employs 85 people and is growing rapidly. OpenAsset has partnered with Marlin Equity Partners, an $8bn private equity fund, to help the business scale its sales, technical and management capacity to meet accelerating demand for its B2B SaaS product.

Description

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Backend at OpenAsset, leading the charge of our dynamic backend team. In this hands-on technical role, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting exceptional microservices and distributed systems using Python/Java, Terraform, and AWS technologies. As a pivotal force in our team, you will not only contribute directly to code but also champion best practices, guide the team through technical challenges, and advocate for excellence in all aspects of software development.

Your expertise will shape the technical direction of our services and applications, ensuring they remain scalable, performant, and maintainable. If you’re passionate about delving into the intricacies of backend technologies, mentoring fellow engineers, and making a tangible impact on product delivery, we invite you to be a driving force in our collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Join us, where your hands-on technical leadership will be instrumental in the success of our projects and the growth of our talented team.

Responsibilities

As a Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Backend, your day-to-day activities will revolve around technical leadership, effective communication, and a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges, contributing to the overall success of the backend team and the company.

Project Ownership

• Lead the design, planning, estimation, testing, and coordination for ongoing and upcoming team projects spanning multiple releases.
• Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of complex systems on time and within budget.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to address cross-cutting technical issues, contributing to the overall success of company-wide initiatives.
• Work on issues requiring in-depth evaluation, providing creative and effective solutions to complex problems.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical advice and weigh in on decisions that have an impact on other teams or the company at large.
• Research and propose new technologies to enhance the capabilities of the backend services and applications.

Communication and Mentorship

• Communicate effectively within and outside the Engineering organization, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to the growth of team members through code reviews, documentation, technical guidance, and mentorship.

Strategic Problem Solving

• Actively identify and propose strategies to resolve technical problems affecting the team, demonstrating a strategic mindset.
• Determine methods and procedures used by the team, focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Security, Reliability, and Compliance

• Actively work to refine the team’s approach to security, reliability, privacy, and compliance.
• Complete tasks and projects in these areas with minimal guidance, ensuring the highest standards are met.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Take responsibility for team and system-wide documentation, ensuring that knowledge is well-documented and shared within the team and beyond.

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience and/or managing teams
• Expert and high proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or Java
• Expert in systems architecture and experience working with multiple backend systems at scale
• Expert understanding of microservices architecture, continuous integration, and deployment for reusability and testability
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers without formal direct reporting relationships
• Proactive collaboration with different engineering teams and advocacy for team’s needs
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum methodology
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related technical field

Technologies we use

• Python
• Java
• Terraform
• Docker
• AWS
• MySQL
• Github (and Github actions)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 paid vacation days
• 8 bank holidays
• 5 paid sick days
• SSP
• Work from home flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• “Getting Started” Stipend
• Pension program
• Bike storage/shower facilities in building
• Career growth and development opportunities

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC2A 4LU