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Senior Software Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in our Credit Decisioning team.

Our Credit Decisioning team, part of the Core Services department, is a collaborative group of problem-solvers dedicated to building and refining the technology that delivers near-instant decisions to our customers. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in evolving our bespoke decision engine, which is central to our application process. You’ll work closely with talented colleagues to understand and enhance our credit strategy implementation and the software systems that support it. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while growing your expertise in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and shared success.

Please note, the minimum expectation for office attendance is a minimum of two days per week in our central London office.

Who are we?

We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.

At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.

With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.

We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.

The role

You love to build new things but also don’t shy away from digging into a legacy codebase. You love to work in a complex problem domain that is implemented with simple software systems.
You have an interest or experience in Functional Programming, microservices and/or event-driven architecture.
You are a collaborator - you encourage pairing and believe that working together is smarter than working in a silo.
You are a teacher - generous with your time and expertise to teach stakeholders and our fellow engineers how to answer their own questions
Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we’re looking for

Experience working with ideally Clojure or at least one major functional programming language (E.g. Scala, Elixir, Haskell, Erlang)
Strong fundamental programming skills (data structures, algorithms)
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
An interest (or experience) in any of Functional Programming, Distributed Systems or Event-Driven Architectures (using Apache Kafka)
Knowledge of decision engines wanted but not essential

At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact
To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com
And we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

Why join us?

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.

As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!

We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.

A few highlights:

Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer, Funding Circle UK

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Join Funding Circle as a Senior Software Engineer in our dynamic Credit Decisioning team! This role is ideal for someone who loves to build innovative solutions while also being comfortable diving into legacy codebases. You'll collaborate with a talented group of problem-solvers, all dedicated to enhancing the technology that provides lightning-fast decisions for our customers. Your main focus will be on evolving our bespoke decision engine, which plays a crucial role in our application processes. You’ll get to work in a multifaceted domain that balances complexity with simplicity—a perfect mix for the aspiring engineer! We value communication, collaboration, and teaching, so you’ll be expected to share your expertise with team members and stakeholders alike. With a preference for Clojure or another functional programming language in your toolkit, strong fundamentals in programming, and a knack for effective problem-solving, you’ll be able to thrive here. Plus, we're proud to champion a hybrid working environment to support your work-life balance! If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger—backing small businesses to grow while reshaping the future of finance—come join us at Funding Circle, where we empower you to make a meaningful difference every day!

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What responsibilities does a Senior Software Engineer have at Funding Circle?

As a Senior Software Engineer at Funding Circle, you will focus on enhancing our credit decision engine within the Credit Decisioning team. Your key responsibilities include improving software systems, collaborating with talented colleagues on credit strategy implementation, and solving complex problems while working with a mix of new and legacy code.