
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...
Overview
YLD is hiring a Contract Senior Software Engineer to build innovative products using React and Node.js. You'll work in a remote-first environment and collaborate with a talented team. This role requires commercial experience with modern web technologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Senior Software Engineer with commercial experience working with React and Node.js. You have in-depth knowledge of CSS in its multiple applications, including Tailwind, CSS in JavaScript, and CSS Modules. You are thoughtful about component composition and state management, with experience in multiple patterns such as MobX, Redux, and Context. You possess strong problem-solving skills and are experienced in designing scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures. You are an effective communicator and a strong team player, thriving in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Desirable
You have a passion for building innovative products and a curiosity that drives you to learn and grow. You are enthusiastic about collaborating with clients and delivering outstanding results. You understand the importance of user experience and are committed to creating digital solutions that provide lasting value.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at YLD, you will be part of a client team focused on building innovative products. You will collaborate with other engineers, product designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing scalable architectures, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices in software development. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, contributing to the overall success of the projects you work on.
You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles. You will participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives, and ensuring that the team remains aligned on goals and deliverables. Your role will require you to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and enhance product quality.
What we offer
YLD offers a remote-first working environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in Europe. We value work-life balance and provide flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional growth. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that encourages collaboration and innovation. We believe in investing in our employees and provide opportunities for continuous learning and development. Join us at YLD and help us create digital solutions that make a difference.
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