Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin/Scala)

We are working with a well-funded fintech building a greenfield, AI-powered platform for financial advisers. The core team is currently just three people and they're now looking to hire engineers 4 and 5 as they continue building out the product and engineering team. The role We're looking for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys building systems from the ground up and taking genuine ownership of their work. You'll be working on a greenfield platform where system design, architecture and distributed systems are central to the engineering challenge. The environment is primarily JVM-based, so we're interested in strong backend engineers with experience across Java, Kotlin or Scala. Skills & Experience · Strong backend software engineering experience · Java, Kotlin or Scala · Experience designing and building distributed applications · Strong system design and architecture knowledge · Experience working with scalable, production-grade systems · The ability to take ownership from design through to delivery · A product and engineering mindset suited to an early-stage environment · Experience within fintech, financial services, payments, trading or other high-scale technology environments would be particularly relevant. This is a chance to join at a genuinely early stage and have significant influence over the technology, architecture and engineering culture as the company grows. Salary: Up to £125,000 base + equity Location: Canary Wharf, London Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite If you're a strong backend engineer who enjoys greenfield development, distributed systems, AI-powered products and having real ownership, I'd be interested in hearing from you. *** Beirock is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy on behalf of the end client.