Engineer

Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer in our Core Services Customer Data team.

The Customer Data team, part of the Core Services group, is a collaborative group of problem-solvers dedicated to building and refining the technical solution for managing the reference data for companies and people used across Funding Circle to ensure we deliver a smooth experience to our customers. As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in evolving our systems managing the information about our customers, which is central to all our customer activity. You’ll work closely with talented colleagues to understand and enhance our ability to reduce friction for customers both new and existing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while growing your expertise in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and shared success.

Who are we?

We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.

At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.

With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.

We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

The role

You love to build new things but also don’t shy away from digging into a legacy codebase. You love to work in a complex problem domain that is implemented with simple software systems.

You have an interest or experience in Data (quality, ingestion processes, design).

You are a collaborator - you encourage pairing and believe that working together is smarter than working in a silo.

You are a teacher - generous with your time and expertise to teach stakeholders and our fellow engineers how to answer their own questions

Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we’re looking for

Experience working with Python (Ruby will also be considered).

Strong fundamental programming skills (data structures, algorithms).

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

An interest (or experience) in any of Distributed Systems or Event-Driven Architectures (using Apache Kafka).

Knowledge on data management (e.g. ETLs, data lakes) would be a bonus but not essential.

At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £7.2bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here:

To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page:

And we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

Why join us?

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.

As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!

We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.

A few highlights:

Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family’s needs.

Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.

Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.

Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.

Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.