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Graduate Full Stack Software Engineer
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Who You Are
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience across backend and frontend development within a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Experience with Python (academic or commercial).
- Experience with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js preferred).
- Understanding of REST APIs and backend development principles.
- Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL or MongoDB similar).
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Exposure to full stack development concepts.
- Passion for software engineering and building real-world applications.
- Experience with FastAPI.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
- Understanding of modern web architecture.
- Internship or project experience in a similar tech stack.
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What The Job Involves
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer. We’re looking for a motivated and curious Graduate Full Stack Engineer to join our growing tech team. You’ll primarily work on backend-focused tasks while also contributing to frontend features, helping us scale and modernise our platform. You’ll be involved in key initiatives including re-platforming efforts and future product development.
- Work on day-to-day development tasks across backend and frontend systems.
- Build and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI.
- Contribute to frontend development using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code.
- Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
- Work on tickets and sprint-based development tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and data.
- Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues.
- Contribute ideas to improve development processes and product features.
- Support future mobile and platform initiatives as team structure evolves.
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Key Deliverables
- Deliver high-quality code across backend and frontend components.
- Successfully complete assigned development tickets within sprint timelines.
- Contribute to platform re-platforming and future product builds.
- Continuously improve technical skills and contribute to team knowledge.
- Platform team focused on re-platforming to modern web technologies and mobile team focusing on application development.
- Mobile work supported by Python backend services.
- Final team structure will evolve as the business scales.
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