Freetrade

Software Engineer, Mid-level

Freetrade

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £52,000 - £75,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop high-quality software within agreed timelines, addressing complex problems by proposing various solutions and considering trade-offs to assist your team in making effective technical decisions.
  • Solve technical challenges by delivering scalable and maintainable solutions efficiently, while balancing trade-offs.
  • Understand the core features and KPIs of your product, working closely with the Product Manager to drive the product’s development.
  • Be comfortable in an on-call environment, responding to high-priority issues and knowing when to escalate them.

Requirements

  • You have at least 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Collaborate openly, share knowledge with teammates, and take shared ownership of software design decisions.
  • Hold yourself to a high bar for code quality and are receptive to constructive feedback as well as able to give it.
  • Can work through complex and unfamiliar problems with a clear head, knowing when to push through independently and when to loop in the right people.
  • Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in understanding your work thoroughly. You have a genuine interest in the world of investments.
  • Stay current with technology trends and actively apply good engineering practices in your day-to-day work.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.
  • Bonus Scheme: join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026.
  • Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
  • Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%.
  • Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
  • Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
  • Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
  • Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.
  • Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
  • Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
  • Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly instalments.
  • Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.
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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentscalable solutionsmaintainable solutionscode qualitytechnical problem solvingsoftware design
Soft Skills
collaborationknowledge sharingownershipconstructive feedbackattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptability