
About Tide
Empowering SMEs with tailored financial solutions
Key Highlights
- Over 1 million customers globally, 650,000 in the UK
- $410 million raised in funding to date
- Headquartered in the City of London, UK
- Offers a range of accountancy tools alongside business accounts
Tide is a fintech company headquartered in the City of London, UK, dedicated to providing tailored financial services for SMEs. With over 1 million customers globally and 650,000 in the UK, Tide offers a range of products including business accounts and accountancy tools. The company has raised $410...
🎁 Benefits
Tide offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of paid holiday leave, flexible working arrangements, and a personal development budget...
🌟 Culture
Tide's culture is centered around addressing the needs of underserved small businesses, providing fast and affordable financial solutions. With a focu...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Tide is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to define and own the architecture for backend services. You'll work with Python and lead multiple agile teams in developing innovative banking solutions for SMEs. This role requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with Python, and have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable systems. Your expertise allows you to define and own the architecture for your domain, ensuring that all projects align with the overall technical vision. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring and coaching other engineers, helping them grow in their roles. You are comfortable working with product teams to select technology partners and drive the early engineering phases of projects. Your leadership skills enable you to effectively manage multiple agile teams, balancing your time between design, coding, and team development. You are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of small and medium enterprises.
Desirable
Experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture would be a plus, as well as familiarity with agile methodologies. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving needs of the business. A background in financial services or fintech is advantageous but not required.
What you'll do
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Tide, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of small business banking. You will define and own the architecture for your domain, ensuring that all projects and services adhere to this framework. You will work closely with product teams to identify technology partners that align with our strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include leading backend engineers across multiple agile teams, where you will divide your time between design, coding, and coaching. You will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for your team, guiding them through the early engineering phases of projects. Your role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that our solutions are not only innovative but also user-friendly and efficient. You will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices and help foster a culture of excellence within the team.
What we offer
At Tide, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about transforming the small business banking market. Our culture encourages collaboration and innovation, and we value the contributions of every team member. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of SMEs around the world.
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