Senior Kotlin Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fully remote opportunity. Can be based anywhere in Europe. Office based in London for those who like hybrid working.
Approx. £120,000 + equity + benefits
A mobile banking app is seeking a Senior Kotlin Engineer to join them on their tech-for-good mission to make sending money accessible for all. They already have several 100,000s of customers and are backed by some world-leading VCs!
As the Senior Kotlin Engineer, you will collaborate with various teams in the 200 employee scale-up including Product and Operations.
This Senior Kotlin Engineer opportunity will be a strong fit for you if you have:
- Senior level experience building backend systems with Kotlin
- Experience managing third-party API integrations
- Background experience working with AWS (and ideally Kubernetes)
- A passion to work with high-performance and reliable systems
No previous experience in the financial sector is required however any experience working in an early stage start-up and tech forward, faced-paced environment is exactly what they are looking for. Strong communication skills are also essential as they encourage you to take ownership of your code and work with multiple stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Fully remote working in Europe
- Base salary + Equity
If you are excited about this opportunity to join a growing finance start-up as a Senior Kotlin Engineer - Monzo Competitor with Social Mission, apply now!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Kotlin Engineer roles across Understanding Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £120,000 - £120,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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