About Updraft
Updraft is an award-winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London. Our vision is to help people get rid of their cumulative debts and the life stress that is associated with them. We believe that the financial world is far too complex for customers with large amounts of overdraft and credit card debt overwhelming and stressful. At Updraft we understand the stress, and also the complexity of the financial system, and are building solutions to help solve real problems for real people. We won’t rest until everyone in the world has the opportunity to be debt-free.
Job Description
Function: Software Engineering → Backend Development
- Python
- Django
- Flask
The engineering team at Updraft is a global one, with engineers working from the UK, USA, Italy, and Bulgaria with London as its HQ. We are expanding our team, and given India’s contribution to tech in recent years, there couldn’t be a better place for us to build a team and create wonders. Our current team is filled with ex-tech CEOs and CTOs who have come together and built a state-of-the-art fintech product that helps thousands of people get out of the painful debt cycle. With over half of our engineers having an academic background from world-class universities like the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and the University of Cambridge, we can’t wait to tap Indian talent and build the best engineering team and culture out there.
Responsibilities:
- As a backend engineer at Updraft, you will design and build server-side components that run seamlessly with clients.
- You will also be involved in architectural improvements and make sure the efficiency of our code is always on point.
- You will build robust and scalable applications and features using internal and external APIs (such as Modulr, Truelayer, and Checkout.com ) that improve different aspects of existing lending products, such as loan applications, collections, and payments.
- You will increase the efficiency of our operations by building internal tools that automate tasks and save 1000s of man-hours.
- You will work with the data team to implement data-driven changes and features, such as pricing, etc., to our product.
- You will work alongside the front-end team and product team to build new features and products that will change the way people handle their personal finances.
Requirements:
- 1-4 years of hands-on experience in writing secure, efficient, high-quality Python code, preferably using some API framework like Django/Flask.
- Experience with technologies such as cloud computing (AWS/Google Cloud), Git, Docker, Postgres, and other server-side technologies.
- The perfect addition to our team will have a curious brain with an exceptional ability to learn new technologies and skills.
- They would have some commercial experience working with Python and strong knowledge of security practices, ideally with a slightly gray-hat background.
Why Explore a Career at Updraft
As an early-stage employee in a fast-moving startup, employees have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organization, team, and business!
Updraft Interview Process
- A 15-minute call with the recruiter (Basic screen)
- Technical screening
- Coding interview (1hr)
- 3 Virtual interviews (Team members and hiring manager)
- HR round (Culture fit)
Benefits at Updraft
Competitive Salaries • Fun and Innovative teams • Flexible working • Company pension • Unlimited holidays • Financial learning • Community • Free coffee • Medical insurance
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