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About The Job
Emma is an app to manage all things money, with a mission to empower millions to live better financial lives. Founded by engineers, Emma focuses on coding, product, and data to build a strong tech culture and revolutionize personal finance. We have raised over $8m+ from notable investors, including Connect Ventures, Kima Ventures, and Aglaé Ventures, among others.
Our Values
* Bold
* Determined
* Focused
* Autonomous
We operate like a professional sports team, emphasizing speed, ownership, and high standards. If you thrive in such environments, you will fit well with us.
Responsibilities
You will work directly with the CTO on backend infrastructure challenges, including scaling and data processing, contributing to a roadmap of new features and integrations.
Tech Stack
* Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript
* Frameworks: gRPC, Redux, React Native, Next.js
* Datastores: Vitess, MySQL, CockroachDB, BigQuery, Redis
* Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, PubSub, Terraform
* Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry, Metabase
Current Focus Areas
* Product development of the UK's first finance app used daily by many
* Machine learning for transaction insights and predictions
* Scaling services for millions of users
* Speed and performance in a competitive FinTech industry
About You
* At least 2 years of professional software development experience
* Excited about Emma's mission and products
* High responsibility and autonomy in work
* High standards and ownership mentality
* Motivated to grow as an engineer
* Proactive in learning new skills
* Results-oriented with a big-picture mindset
* Strong opinions, open to change with new evidence
Application Process
* Take-home test
* Video call with HR
* Second interview with CTO
* Onsite with founders
Benefits
* Paid Sick Leave
* Pension Contributions
* Referral Scheme
* Emma Subscription
* MacBook
* Annual Salary Review
* Gym Membership Discount
* Perks at Work
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* One-month sabbatical every 5 years
* Regular socials
Note: This is a non-hybrid role; work from the office Monday to Friday at 49-51 Central Street, London.
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