Join a revolutionary start-up with a vision and help to build the future of FinTech!
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Are you an expert in AWS, Terraform, and TypeScript who thrives on building platforms and applications from scratch?
Do you have hands-on experience in automated testing, platform security, and observability, and want to see your work make a real-world impact?
This is your chance to take ownership of exciting projects, working autonomously in a fast-growing start-up, where your expertise will directly shape the future of financial management for the luxury yachting industry!
The Opportunity:
Leo Recruitment is working with a pioneering FinTech start-up poised to become the market leader in bespoke payment systems for the yachting sector. This company has carved out a niche and is looking for a highly skilled Platform & Application Engineer to help them deliver cutting-edge solutions in a unique and innovative market.
Location: Fully remote (UK-based). (Other locations may be considered but you must have excellent English skills, be eligible to work in the UK with UK NI, and have a UK bank account in which to paid into.)
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum. There may be some negotiation on this depending on skills, experience, and expertise.
Benefits You'll Love!
* Fully remote work arrangement from anywhere in the UK
* Two-way flexibility, allowing you to prioritise family, friends, hobbies, and other commitments
* Future career prospects within a growing start-up
* Generous/unlimited holiday (officially 28 days plus bank holidays, however the company operates a flexible ‘fair use’ policy on additional leave beyond this if you want or need to take additional time off)
* Private healthcare (Vitality)
* Life insurance
* Pension scheme
* Company retreats and the opportunity for occasional travel (such as international yacht shows and team-building events)
* Casual dress code
* An enjoyable, positive, entrepreneurial working environment and a great team spirit!
Why Join This Team?
This is more than just another tech role. It’s a chance to:
* Work on groundbreaking projects with the potential to lead an industry.
* Enjoy unmatched flexibility while contributing to a rapidly growing start-up.
* Take full ownership of your work and make a tangible impact.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As a Platform & Application Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge solutions:
* AWS Expertise: Create and optimise infrastructure using AWS services like X-Ray for observability.
* Terraform Mastery: Design and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure with Terraform.
* TypeScript APIs: Build and maintain APIs deployed on AWS using TypeScript.
* Automated Testing: Leverage frameworks like Vitest to ensure code quality.
* Security-First Mindset: Embed security into every layer of the platform.
* Collaborate & Innovate: Contribute to a team focused on delivering high-quality results with minimal oversight.
What We’re Looking For:
This role requires someone with demonstrable expertise and the ability to work autonomously from day one.
* AWS: At least 5 years’ hands-on experience, with deep knowledge of platform observability, security, and optimisation.
* Terraform: At least 5 years’ hands-on experience, with advanced experience creating and managing cloud infrastructure.
* TypeScript: At least 5 years’ hands-on experience, with proficiency in building scalable, reliable APIs.
* Testing: Experience with test automation frameworks like Vitest or Jest.
* Security & Observability: A commitment to embedding best practices into platform reliability and user experience.
* You must excel in independent work, be solution-oriented, and hit the ground running with minimal guidance.
* Bonus: Experience in FinTech or knowledge of Svelte for front-end development.
The required skills in AWS, Terraform, and TypeScript combined with automated testing and security expertise are needed to a deep level - you should be competent enough to hit the ground running without training or hand-holding.
Working Hours:
This is a flexible role where you can manage your schedule to suit your lifestyle. However, during the early phases of product development, a commitment to occasional out-of-hours work will be required. In return, the company offers complete flexibility and mutual respect for your time and priorities.
How to Apply:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that will empower your success? Click “Apply” now and showcase your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and TypeScript.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Leo Recruitment and its clients are committed to building an inclusive and innovative future. We welcome and celebrate diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. You can trust us to ensure fairness throughout your application process.
Apply today and help shape the future of FinTech!