Backend Engineer III

Backend Engineer III in the UK (IT) at Monzo

Monzo is seeking a senior-level Backend Engineer III to join its technology team in the UK. This IT role comes with a salary range of £85,000 to £110,000, along with performance-tied incentive awards and benefits. Monzo operates with approximately 650 engineers designing and building an in-house banking platform that supports personal, business, joint, and kids accounts, as well as savings, investments, and credit cards for UK customers.

Working Environment and Flexibility

While Monzo's main tech hub is located in London, engineers can work remotely from anywhere in the UK. There is no mandated requirement for office attendance, and travel costs are supported if you live outside London and are asked to come in. The company supports flexible work schedules, core meeting hours, and potential part-time arrangements to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience working on the backend of a technology product
• A product mindset focused on customer outcomes and data-informed decisions
• Comfort working in teams that deal with ambiguity
• Interest in distributed systems and writing resilient software
• Experience with strongly-typed languages such as Go, Java, C, or Scala
• Bachelors degree

Monzo encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single listed requirement, as the team values diversity and a welcoming culture.