Based in: London

Reports to: Head of Application Development

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time/ Perm

The new game is the survival of the fastest. Come join us at Genesis where we are creating the Next Generation of Low/No Code Platforms within Financial Markets.

We are technology pioneers changing IT delivery across the entire industry. We work faster, harder and smarter than the competition to solve some of the biggest and most complex challenges, to deliver innovation and digital transformation. With our industry leading platform we can deliver to our clients in weeks, not years, and have been chosen by some of the leading players within Financial Markets as their ‘technology of the future’ provider. Check out our amazing list of investors which are fuelling our growth and come join our team.

We value every one of our employees and everyone in the company makes a difference. The diversity of our people makes us who we are and we work hard to make everyone feel included, no matter your background. Come and be part of the Genesis family of pioneers, and let’s Code Less and Do More!

We are looking for a Senior Developer to join the Application Team. Join the team that’s revolutionizing application development in finance! The Genesis Low Code Platform brings together the best of high performance back-end and web technologies to deliver 80% reductions in time to market for development teams today. As part of the application team, you will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining applications and solutions using the Genesis Platform

How you’ll play your part

• Design, implementation, test and maintenance of products built using the genesis frameworks.
• Work closely with application developers, UI/UX developers and core engineers in an iterative process.
• Have a good knowledge of our business, services and our customers’ needs.
• Deliver software releases on time and with the expected capabilities and quality.
• Be involved in the full life cycle of software development.
• Have ownership in delivering and maintaining genesis application.

The experience you’ll bring

Technical

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of front end development.
• Proven industry experience following strong Agile Software Development practices (VCS, CI, CD, QA, etc).
• Java development (8+).
• Unix.
• Knowledge of some of the following languages/technologies is beneficial (but not essential):
  • Groovy
  • Kotlin
  • Javascript/Typscript/Angular/Vue/React
  • CSS / SaSS
  • WPF
  • NoSQL databases systems (MongoDB, Aerospike, etc.)
  • Relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL, Postgres)

Competencies

• Very strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical persons.
• Must continually strive to acquire new skills in relevant technology and business.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to set own goals based on shifting priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidence and composure in stressful situations.
• Self-starter with strong sense of ownership.

Flexible working policy

We are determined, where possible, to continue offering the option of working remotely to all our employees.

• If based near to one of our offices, in most circumstances you will be expected to travel at least twice a week depending on your position.
• We have some flexibility around standard working hours to help balance life inside and outside work.

What a role with Genesis offers

• Competitive salary and a stake in the company’s success through a defined bonus plan.
• 25 days holiday.
• Top-level cover private medical healthcare insurance.
• Employer contributions to your future through our company pension plan.
• A remote working budget to help set up your home office.
• A dedicated training budget with access to a great portfolio of training providers, and total flexibility as to how you spend your budget.
• An annual wellbeing budget to spend on anything that will benefit your mental and/or physical wellbeing.
• Corporate discount programs and access to a huge portfolio of remote activities (e.g. online interest and fitness classes).

Think you can help us change the FinTech industry? Apply now and we’ll be in touch once we’ve reviewed your CV.

We are only accepting applications from candidates directly. Given application volumes, we do not require approaches or CVs from recruitment agencies.

Genesis – Code Less, Do More