Software Engineer, YLD

Salary not provided

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

GraphQL

Azure

Git

Mid and Senior level

Remote from UK

Software engineering and digital product design consultancy

Job no longer available

Software engineering and digital product design consultancy

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseConsulting

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Python

GraphQL

Azure

Git

Mid and Senior level

Remote from UK

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseConsulting

Company mission

To help companies succeed by moving product teams from a culture of delivery to a culture of learning.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, demonstrating proficiency in at least one must-have language such as Python, Go, etc
Previous experience as a Frontend Engineer, working with React in a commercial environment writting semantic, accessible, and modular code
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerisation; technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in distributed version control systems (e.g. Git)
Experience in databases (both relational and schema-less)
A strong focus on continuous integration and delivery
Substantial testing experience from code quality through to security, customer journeys and accessibility
Building high-performance and scalable applications
Good understanding of the design and implementation of RESTful web services
Experience implementing and building GraphQL services
Familiarity with performance monitoring tools
You can keep a cool head when debugging production issues
Self-motivated, proactive and constantly looking for ways to improve and develop yourself
A good communicator, both in writing and verbally. You’ll be able to explain technical ideas and concepts in business-friendly language
Detail oriented
Problem-solving skills that balance innovation with pragmatic technology choices to solve business needs
Used to working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Analytical and problem-solving oriented
A genuine believer in diversity and fairness
You have a real passion for problem-solving and are an active learner who gets excited by working collaboratively with those around you

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a client team building innovative products. We expect you to be curious, passionate, driven, and enthusiastic. You’ll be proficient at problem-solving, and crafting scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures
You’ll be an effective communicator and a team player. Furthermore, you and your team will move in a fast-paced engineering environment, achieving outstanding results and delivering exciting projects
A YLD Software Engineering Consultant is a highly-skilled developer who exemplifies the highest standard in software engineering and enjoys sharing their knowledge and experience with others
You’ll have the opportunity to build and deliver software within some interesting projects, both in terms of the product and the methodology. We work in an Agile environment (Scrum) with a test-first mindset (actually, writing code without tests should be unthinkable). We are also big advocates of pair programming and nothing is released until we have a code review
Crafting excellent products! As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will be building new features that meet the needs of our clients customers
Continuously delivering changes to products, as our client is moving to a full CI/CD model
Working closely with your team, regularly collaborating and on engineering initiatives, to continually push yourselves to be better
Learning, growing, and mentoring the engineering team to accelerate their career-growth and encourage them to progress
Working with the Lead to architect, design, build, and deliver highly available, always-on, zero downtime products
Being responsible for the production operation and monitoring of products inline with SLAs
Driving good practices within your team, making an impact on the whole department
Participating in regular show and tells, promoting your work to both your department and the wider company

Application process

1st Interview with someone from the Talent team (30/45 mins)
Take-Home Challenge (~1h)
Technical Interview with our Senior Developers (1h30)

Our take

The global software consulting market is on a trajectory to reach a staggering $350B by 2025. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, clients increasingly turn to external experts to harness the full potential of emerging innovations. This surge in demand for specialised software consulting services reflects the recognition that staying competitive in the digital age requires a deep understanding of evolving technology landscapes.

Over the past decade, modern software engineering practices have undergone a profound transformation. This shift has left many companies grappling with legacy platforms ill-equipped to facilitate agile development. This technological gap is particularly pronounced in the financial sector, where pioneering companies like Monzo and Revolut have demonstrated the power of cutting-edge platforms in rapidly scaling their operations.

YLD, as a leading player in the software consulting domain, has forged partnerships with a diverse array of clients, including industry giants such as Thomas Cook and Trainline. These collaborations have not only solidified YLD's reputation but also positioned the company as an attractive choice for prominent brands seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of software development and innovation.