
About YLD
Empowering teams through learning and innovation
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in London, UK with 101-200 employees
- Specializes in software engineering and digital product design
- Partners with fintech leaders like Monzo and Revolut
- $350B global software consulting market by 2025
YLD is a London-based software engineering and digital product design consultancy that helps companies transition from a culture of delivery to a culture of learning. With a focus on the financial sector, YLD partners with clients like Monzo and Revolut to implement modern software engineering pract...
🎁 Benefits
YLD offers comprehensive medical insurance, a mental health program, and a generous parental leave policy. Employees enjoy a £300/€300 annual hardware...
🌟 Culture
YLD fosters a culture that prioritizes learning and adaptation in a fast-evolving tech landscape. The company values agility and innovation, encouragi...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
YLD is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build innovative products for clients. You'll work with React and Node.js, focusing on scalable architectures. This position requires proven experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with proven commercial experience working with React and Node.js. Your expertise in JavaScript, including asynchronous programming and ES6 concepts, allows you to create efficient and maintainable code. You are skilled in designing scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures, ensuring that the products you build can handle real-world demands. Your experience with GraphQL enhances your ability to create robust APIs that serve client needs effectively. You are familiar with distributed version control systems, particularly Git, which you use to manage code changes and collaborate with your team seamlessly. You have a strong focus on continuous integration and delivery, understanding the importance of automated testing and deployment in modern software development. Your commitment to test-driven development (TDD) ensures that you deliver high-quality software that meets user expectations.
Desirable
While not mandatory, experience with additional frameworks or tools related to software engineering would be beneficial. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to learn from your peers while sharing your knowledge with others. You are curious and enthusiastic about technology, always looking for ways to improve your skills and the products you work on.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at YLD, you will be part of a client team dedicated to building innovative products that help clients stay ahead of the competition. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product designers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Your role will involve designing and implementing scalable software architectures that can adapt to changing client needs. You will participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your peers while also learning from their insights. Your problem-solving skills will be put to the test as you tackle complex challenges and find effective solutions. You will also be responsible for maintaining and improving existing codebases, ensuring that they remain efficient and up-to-date with industry standards.
What we offer
YLD offers a remote-first working environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in Portugal while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, with access to resources that help you enhance your skills and advance your career. Our team is made up of curious and talented individuals who are passionate about technology and committed to delivering value to our clients. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of every candidate to contribute to our mission.
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