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Mid Backend Developer
Who We Are
Born in 2014, Yoti is a digital identity and biometric technology company that makes it safer for people to prove who they are. The Yoti app was designed with privacy at its core, giving people a secure way to prove their identity and share third-party credentials with organisations and other people.
Today, we have:
- Over 20 million app downloads globally
- A suite of business solutions, including:
- Identity verification
- Age verification and estimation
- E-signing
- AI anti-spoofing technologies
We push boundaries by solving outdated identity systems through grassroots research and purpose-driven initiatives—collaborating with policy advisors, academics, humanitarian bodies, users, and everyday individuals.
For our dedication to mission and team, Yoti was named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Purpose of the Role
We’re looking for a Core Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain the server software powering Yoti’s identity technology. You’ll be key to ensuring our back-end systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
Role Dimensions
- Reports to: Core Team Lead
- Focus: Core server software development (design, implementation, integration)
Principal Responsibilities
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Software Development:
- Develop server software from design through to implementation and integration testing to meet business needs
- Ensure continuous development environments, CI/CD systems, and developer tools are optimised for efficiency
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Collaborative Architecture:
- Participate in architecture definition iterations, working with Team Leads and the VP of Engineering
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Quality & Delivery:
- Collaborate with teammate and leads to ensure smooth execution of technical projects
- Maintain high standards in solution design and development quality
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Cross-Team Support:
- Work closely with other Yoti teams to refine interactions with our platform
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What We Expect From You
Must-Haves
- Secure software development experience (fruitful curiosity to learn Go will drive you forward)
- Linux proficiency
- **Advanced version control knowledge (e.g., git), including impactful commit messages and peer reviews
- Problem-solving mindset: Ability to own projects end-to-end while collaborating
Nice-to-Haves
- Microservices experience (e.g., gRPC, Kubernetes, Docker)
- Security & cryptography expertise (bonus points)
Soft Skills
- Clear communicator (ability to articulate ideas and collaborate with diverse teams)
- Business-first mindset: Ability to translate requirements across the company to achieve goals
Interview Process
- Pre-Screen (30 mins): Chat with the talent acquisition team to align on your motivations and the role.
- Team Overview (45 mins): Brief call with team members to delve deeper into your fit.
- Technical Assessment: Propose or solve technical challenges through work samples or live tasks.
- In-Person Interview (120 mins): In-depth discussion with core contributors—culture check + technical deep dive.
Benefits & Perks
Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony
- Hybrid Working: " Lundon 2.0" Baltimore RBI HUD-style code co-located office in central London (plus our dog-friendly tea point) "Laptop optional" policy with dedicated on-site days supporting output over clock-checking
- Global Remote Opportunities: Work from anywhere for short periods via our iivm Village programavanadi visa system
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance: Full dental & optical, Aviva-powered
- Enhanced Pension: 5% employee contribution boost after three years
- Sick Pay: Eight (8) days per calendar year to care
- Life Assurance: Company-backed policy for loved ones
- Electric/Vehicle Benefits:
- Lease deals on plug-ins via tax-preferenced Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
- Save on journeys with our Cycle to Work scheme
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Leave & Support
- Holidays: 25 days off annually + your Birthday Off as a newfound entitlement
- Yotiversary Bonus: Earn up to three extra days for years served
- Parental Flexibility:
- Maternity leave: Up to six months paid
- Paternity: Two unpaid weeks + four extra weeks flexibility
- Parental provisions extended upon request
Growth & Giving Back
- Personal Development: Dedicated budget for training + quarterly YOTI Afternoons
- Volunteering Time: Paid time off for charities ("Selfie Time")
- Social Impact: 1:1 charitable contribution matching for team-fundraising
- Career Breaks: Unpaid sabbatical options for reset/rejuvination after five years
Culture Values:
We thrive with collaboration, grit, and renovation spirit. Humour, adaptability, and ambition shape how we scale what societies are seriously trackadapting responsibility with technology.
Our Commitments
- Equal Opportunity Employer: We champion neurodivergence, disability pride, and background diversity.
- Accessibility:
- Disability Confident badge-holder extending disability rights throughout recruitment/definite process
- Adjusted support required? Contact us to tailor accommodations
Pre-Employment Checks Note:
If selected, we verups via global standardised screening:
- Fraud prevention databases (e.g., UK Companies House-Business Registrar) Interviews include pre-eligibility fraud investigationsAutomatic systems ID theft: PEP Sanctions Monitoring risk identification systems
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