Engineering Squad Lead, Modulr
Backend
£80-120k
Share Options Incentive Scheme + Company Bonus available
4-5 days a week in office
API payments infrastructure for B2B payments
Open for applications
API payments infrastructure for B2B payments
201-500 employees
Open for applications
£80-120k
Share Options Incentive Scheme + Company Bonus available
4-5 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
Managing payments can be complex and time-consuming. With Modulr, our mission is to securely embed payments and accounts into your platform for higher efficiency, a smoother experience and more time to grow your business.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in Java (or similar object-orientated languages with a willingness to learn Java) and experience with open-source technologies, including Spring and Hibernate
- Experience in designing, building and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Demonstrated ability to work with Microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of cloud computing and AWS systems and frameworks
- Previous experience in designing, optimizing, and managing relational databases, particularly with PostgreSQL
- Proven knowledge of DevOps practices and processes (including CI/CD and (IaC), with the ability to streamline development processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies (TDD & BDD) including unit, integration and acceptance testing
- Previous experience managing/mentoring multi-site technical teams in an agile environment
- Proven experience in software development and technical team leadership, with a strong understanding of engineering practices and processes
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in managing code reviews, conducting performance reviews and providing feedback
- As a strong problem-solver, you have the ability to apply analytical, critical thinking to identify key solutions
What the job involves
- The Engineering Squad Lead is a vital role within Modulr, where you will be responsible for building an autonomous, high performing squad to foster an environment where decisions are delegated, made and communicated effectively.
- You will actively work to create focused environments for your squad and you will work closely with our Engineering Managers to communicate progress and achievements. The role is a blend of hands-on development, technical leadership, people management and operational excellence
- Manage and lead a squad of approximately six software engineers, leading people development activity through team meetings, 1-2-1s and performance reviews
- Hands-on in supporting the team through each phase of the development process, actively managing and resolving technical issues and blockers to ensure smooth and efficient project progression
- Squad planning and delegation to ensure the team have clearly defined responsibilities and are set up for success with delivery/project work
- Ensure your squad holds engaged, efficient and productive agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retros), promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Set and track individual/team performance goals, providing direction, feedback and recognition to foster growth and high performance
- Promoting high standards of code quality through code reviews, technical direction and implementing best practice
- Play a key role in the hiring process, including interviewing, candidate assessments; representing Modulr’s mission, strategy, and culture throughout the process
- Foster a culture of experimentation within the squad to facilitate continuous learning and improvement across engineering standards, tooling and processes
- Regular reporting on the squad's progress, outcomes and achievements to the wider Engineering organisation, actively sharing knowledge and experiences within the org to promote cross-team learning and collaboration
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Modulr operates in the payments space for digital businesses and provides a Payments as a Service API Platform. B2B transactions processed by pureplay digital operators will reach $14 trillion by 2023, up from $6.7 trillion in 2018, so it's playing in a huge market.
The Modulr platform delivers a fully integrated service providing a fast, easy and reliable digital alternative to processing payments via traditional business and corporate banking.
It has partnered with large finance companies like Sage, which gives it a great distribution channel to sell their services to SMEs.
Modulr is already moving billions of pounds for businesses across many different industries. The total value of payments in and out of Modulr’s platform exceeds £10bn a month.
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Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2022
$104.9m
SERIES C
Nov 2020
$11.4m
LATE VC
Total funding: $183.9m
Company benefits
- Share options - meaningful equity so you can share in the growth of Modulr
- £1000 to spend on a variety of benefits, flexible for you to choose based on your interests and needs
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with flexibility to choose which days you take off
- An additional day's holiday for your birthday
- Holiday trading, up to 5 days per year
- Pension and life insurance
- Enjoy freebies and discounts on many products and services, through our Perkbox partnership
- Cycle to work and e-bike rental schemes
Company values
- Own the Opportunity - responsible and accountable, we keep pushing ourselves and each other forward.
- Move at Pace - with a bias for action, informed debates and data-driven decisions power our progress.
- Build the Extraordinary - we're here to transform an industry and solve complex problems.
- Achieve it Together - we support each other, share constructive feedback and embrace positive challenge.
Company HQ
Shepherd's Bush, London, UK
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Leadership
Myles Stephenson
(CEO)Experienced executive, with 6 years at M&S, 7 years at Retail Decisions Plc, 5 years as CEO at CorporatePay and 2 years as Managing Director at WEX Europe.
Ritesh Tendulkar
(CIO)20 years of experience in software, including 3 years as Head of Software at WEX Europe and 1 year as ClearScore's Technical Lead.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modulr
- We believe that diversity is essential to our success and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. If you share our values and enjoy working in a dynamic and exciting environment, we encourage you to explore our available positions and join us in shaping the future of Modulr
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