Junior Software Engineer

Abound

. Build and maintain features in backend services spanning the lending lifecycle, from customer onboarding and affordability assessment to loan payout and collection .

Posted 10/30/2026contractLondon • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Python and Java programming, with hands-on experience in building frontend interfaces using React. Possesses a solid understanding of SQL, relational databases, and core programming concepts, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced fintech environment.

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Python ProgrammingJava ProgrammingReact Frontend DevelopmentSQL Query WritingGit Version Control

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaReactSQLData StructuresObject-Oriented DesignUnit TestingDebuggingAsync PythonFastAPI

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingClear CommunicationAttention to DetailFast LearnerTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitPostgresAWSGCPAzureDocker

Industry Keywords

FintechLending ProductsOpen Banking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPostgresPythonReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain features in backend services spanning the lending lifecycle, from customer onboarding and affordability assessment to loan payout and collection
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design contributions, testing, code review and deployments
Write clean, well-tested Python and Java code with guidance from senior engineers
Work with Product, Design and internal users to understand requirements and deliver software
Troubleshoot and resolve customer-impacting system issues as part of a supported business-hours team rota
Write and improve SQL queries against Postgres databases
Gradually take ownership of platform components
Build and improve frontend features in React and develop full-stack skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent experience from a degree, bootcamp, internships or personal projects
Working knowledge of Java and Python – you don't need to be an expert, but you're comfortable writing and debugging code in both
Hands-on experience building frontend interfaces with React
An understanding of core programming concepts such as data structures, object-oriented design and writing unit tests
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
Comfortable using Git for version control
A genuine interest in fintech and how financial products work
A sharp eye for detail
You learn fast, pick up new tools and concepts quickly
You thrive in a fast-moving environment, are comfortable finding your way around a large, evolving codebase, and take initiative to work things out
Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to debugging
Clear communicator who asks questions, takes on feedback and works well in a team
Keen to work across the full stack, from backend services and databases through to the frontend
Able to work from our London office at least three days a week
Experience with async Python or frameworks such as FastAPI (ideally)
Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) or Docker (ideally)
Knowledge of lending products or Open Banking (ideally)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Everyone owns a piece of the company - equity
Hybrid with 3 days a week in the office
25 days’ holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays
2 paid volunteering days per year
One month paid sabbatical after 4 years
Employee loan
Free gym membership through WellHub
Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering