About Monzo
The digital bank that makes money work for you
Key Highlights
- Over 6 million active users in the UK
- $1.9 billion raised in funding
- Headquartered in the City of London
- Offers a full range of banking services including business accounts
Monzo is a digital-only bank headquartered in the City of London, UK, serving over 6 million active users with a full suite of banking services, including current accounts, savings accounts, and a buy-now-pay-later option. The company has raised $1.9 billion in funding and continues to expand its of...
🎁 Benefits
Monzo offers flexible working hours, a £1,000 annual learning budget, and 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Employees benefit from paid sick leav...
🌟 Culture
Monzo fosters a culture of innovation and agility, leveraging new technologies to provide a seamless banking experience. As a challenger bank, it prio...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Monzo is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to build the future of digital banking in the US. You'll work with Java, Spring, and PostgreSQL to create innovative banking solutions. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, building scalable production systems that prioritize user experience and reliability. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have a strong understanding of debugging complex distributed systems issues. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep — you've shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests and have strong opinions on service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies. You are comfortable working with databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and understand how to optimize them for performance and scalability. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow. You are passionate about creating solutions that simplify banking for users and are excited about the opportunity to innovate in the financial technology space.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as is familiarity with microservices architecture. You may also have experience with CI/CD practices and tools, which will help streamline development processes. A background in fintech or a strong interest in the banking industry will set you apart.
What you'll do
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Monzo, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of digital banking. You will design and implement robust backend systems that support our innovative banking features, ensuring they are scalable and maintainable. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate user needs into technical solutions. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, efficient code, conducting code reviews, and participating in architectural discussions to ensure the best practices are followed. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring our systems run smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience, helping to create a banking platform that is intuitive and user-friendly.
What we offer
At Monzo, we offer a competitive salary range of $221,000 - $299,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, providing you with the resources and support to advance your career. Join us in our mission to make money work for everyone, and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming the banking experience for our customers.
Interested in this role?
Apply now or save it for later. Get alerts for similar jobs at Monzo.
Similar Jobs You Might Like
Based on your interests and this role
Backend Engineer
MIRROR is hiring a Backend Engineer to architect and develop web3-native products. You'll work with TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS in New York City on a hybrid schedule. This position requires 4+ years of experience in production software development.
Backend Engineer
Robin AI is hiring a Backend Engineer to help build software that simplifies contract creation and review. You'll work with Python, Django, and AWS to develop innovative legal AI solutions. This position requires strong backend development skills.
Backend Engineer
Harvey is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to lead engineering projects across various product lines. You'll work closely with AI and Legal teams to build secure systems that deliver value to customers. This position requires strong backend development skills and experience in cloud technologies.
Staff Engineer
Ro is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers. You'll design and build robust distributed systems to improve healthcare technology. This role requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Backend Engineer
Rain is hiring a Backend Engineer to contribute to their backend infrastructure and integrate third-party services. You'll work with Node.js and help scale their systems for millions of users. This position requires 2-10+ years of experience.