Senior Cloud Security Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Sami Eltamawy Compensation: £80,000 - £90,000 / year Description London, office-based Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. We're on a mission to build a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure-and we're looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the way. In this foundational role, you'll architect and build our cloud security program from the ground up, helping to shape how we protect our systems, services, and users in an ever-evolving digital landscape. You'll work closely with our DevOps and Platform teams to integrate security deeply into our development and deployment pipelines. This is your chance to define the standards, select the tools, and create the practices that will safeguard our cloud ecosystem now and into the future. If you're a security champion eager to shape the future of cloud security in a dynamic fintech environment, we'd love to hear from you. Come build, secure, and empower our growth in the cloud - one byte at a time. Key Responsibilities Lead Cloud Security Strategy: Spearhead the design and implementation of a comprehensive cloud security program in partnership with DevOps and Platform teams. Define Policies and Implement Key Controls: Develop and enforce cloud security policies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) , Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) , and network segmentation strategies . Review System Architecture and Design: Conduct in-depth architecture and infrastructure reviews to uncover insecure design patterns and recommend secure alternatives. Audit Configurations and Code: Perform security-focused code and configuration reviews across infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Deploy and Manage Security Tooling: Select, implement, and operate key tools across GCP , such as Cloud Armor , Cloud Identity , Security Command Center , and VPC Service Controls for ongoing threat detection and response. Integrate Security in SDLC: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle. Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis: Perform structured threat modeling using frameworks such as STRIDE and PASTA to proactively mitigate security risks. Champion Developer Education: Promote secure development practices by educating engineers on cloud and application security fundamentals. Mentor and Lead: Act as a mentor to future hires, helping scale a high-impact cloud security function as the business grows. What you'll bring Experience: 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in hands-on cloud security roles (GCP preferred) . Track Record: Demonstrated success in building and scaling cloud security programs from scratch. Tooling: Familiarity with core cloud security components including IAM , WAFs , SIEM , CSPM , and vulnerability scanners. Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Bash). Threat Modeling: Practical knowledge of frameworks like STRIDE and PASTA. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field. Collaborative Expertise: Clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Leadership: Ability to set direction, inspire others, and drive security-first thinking across the business. Initiative & Autonomy: Self-starter with the drive to identify and address security gaps proactively. Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with unstructured challenges. Influence: Able to drive alignment and consensus without relying on formal authority. Creative Problem Solving: Capable of designing innovative solutions to modern security challenges. Mentorship & Growth: Passionate about growing others and building a team-oriented culture of security excellence. Benefits & Logistics Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Office first culture - we have beautiful office spaces in central London and Budapest where four days a week you collaborate with colleagues in person, one of our core behaviours is that we're a team that works better together. Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial Screening - A quick chat with one of our Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Technical interview - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. We're very open about what we're working on, and the best places to learn more are our buzzing community forum and our blog. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Senior Cloud Security Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Sami Eltamawy Compensation: £80,000 - £90,000 / year Description London, office-based Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. We're on a mission to build a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure-and we're looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead the way. In this foundational role, you'll architect and build our cloud security program from the ground up, helping to shape how we protect our systems, services, and users in an ever-evolving digital landscape. You'll work closely with our DevOps and Platform teams to integrate security deeply into our development and deployment pipelines. This is your chance to define the standards, select the tools, and create the practices that will safeguard our cloud ecosystem now and into the future. If you're a security champion eager to shape the future of cloud security in a dynamic fintech environment, we'd love to hear from you. Come build, secure, and empower our growth in the cloud - one byte at a time. Key Responsibilities Lead Cloud Security Strategy: Spearhead the design and implementation of a comprehensive cloud security program in partnership with DevOps and Platform teams. Define Policies and Implement Key Controls: Develop and enforce cloud security policies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) , Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) , and network segmentation strategies . Review System Architecture and Design: Conduct in-depth architecture and infrastructure reviews to uncover insecure design patterns and recommend secure alternatives. Audit Configurations and Code: Perform security-focused code and configuration reviews across infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Deploy and Manage Security Tooling: Select, implement, and operate key tools across GCP , such as Cloud Armor , Cloud Identity , Security Command Center , and VPC Service Controls for ongoing threat detection and response. Integrate Security in SDLC: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle. Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis: Perform structured threat modeling using frameworks such as STRIDE and PASTA to proactively mitigate security risks. Champion Developer Education: Promote secure development practices by educating engineers on cloud and application security fundamentals. Mentor and Lead: Act as a mentor to future hires, helping scale a high-impact cloud security function as the business grows. What you'll bring Experience: 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in hands-on cloud security roles (GCP preferred) . Track Record: Demonstrated success in building and scaling cloud security programs from scratch. Tooling: Familiarity with core cloud security components including IAM , WAFs , SIEM , CSPM , and vulnerability scanners. Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Bash). Threat Modeling: Practical knowledge of frameworks like STRIDE and PASTA. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field. Collaborative Expertise: Clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Leadership: Ability to set direction, inspire others, and drive security-first thinking across the business. Initiative & Autonomy: Self-starter with the drive to identify and address security gaps proactively. Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with unstructured challenges. Influence: Able to drive alignment and consensus without relying on formal authority. Creative Problem Solving: Capable of designing innovative solutions to modern security challenges. Mentorship & Growth: Passionate about growing others and building a team-oriented culture of security excellence. Benefits & Logistics Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Office first culture - we have beautiful office spaces in central London and Budapest where four days a week you collaborate with colleagues in person, one of our core behaviours is that we're a team that works better together. Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial Screening - A quick chat with one of our Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Technical interview - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. We're very open about what we're working on, and the best places to learn more are our buzzing community forum and our blog. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
Staff Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Chris Pavlicek Compensation: £100,000 - £120,000 / year Description Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. Why Join Our Engineering Team? Be part of a team that's shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn't just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of scalable, reliable, and maintainable system architectures Write and review production-grade code, upholding high standards of quality and readability Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, guiding architectural direction and project execution without direct line management Conduct technical design and code reviews to maintain system integrity and team velocity Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Ops) to design aligned, pragmatic technical solutions Mentor engineers and support their technical growth in partnership with engineering managers Identify and address technical debt through proactive refactoring and system improvements Drive and approve high-impact technical decisions with long-term maintainability and scalability in mind Monitor system performance and ensure strong observability, alerting, and incident response practices Contribute to architecture documentation and facilitate system knowledge sharing Partner with engineering and product leadership to influence long-term engineering strategy and technical roadmap About You Proven track record of leading complex technical projects and influencing engineering direction at scale Deep expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and software design patterns Advanced programming skills in at least one language Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines Skilled in building scalable, secure, and testable codebases in production environments Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL data stores, and when to use each Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable leading technical discussions and guiding engineers through ambiguity Experienced in providing team-wide technical leadership without formal management responsibilities Knowledge of code quality, system security, and modern software development lifecycle best practices Bonus: Experience in fintech or banking Benefits & Interview Process Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Office first culture - we have beautiful office spaces in central London and Budapest where four days a week you collaborate with colleagues in person, one of our core behaviours is that we're a team that works better together. Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the close of the deal to become part of IG Group, you can expect that our benefits package will further improve to align with the benefits on offer. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Senior Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Live Coding - Show us how you think and solve problems. System Design - We'll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Staff Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Chris Pavlicek Compensation: £100,000 - £120,000 / year Description Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. Why Join Our Engineering Team? Be part of a team that's shaping the future of investments. As an engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust, scalable platform used by thousands daily. We tackle complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and build solutions that make a real impact. Here, your code doesn't just run - it powers the decisions of investors across the UK. Join us and turn ideas into reality. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of scalable, reliable, and maintainable system architectures Write and review production-grade code, upholding high standards of quality and readability Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, guiding architectural direction and project execution without direct line management Conduct technical design and code reviews to maintain system integrity and team velocity Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Ops) to design aligned, pragmatic technical solutions Mentor engineers and support their technical growth in partnership with engineering managers Identify and address technical debt through proactive refactoring and system improvements Drive and approve high-impact technical decisions with long-term maintainability and scalability in mind Monitor system performance and ensure strong observability, alerting, and incident response practices Contribute to architecture documentation and facilitate system knowledge sharing Partner with engineering and product leadership to influence long-term engineering strategy and technical roadmap About You Proven track record of leading complex technical projects and influencing engineering direction at scale Deep expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and software design patterns Advanced programming skills in at least one language Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines Skilled in building scalable, secure, and testable codebases in production environments Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL data stores, and when to use each Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable leading technical discussions and guiding engineers through ambiguity Experienced in providing team-wide technical leadership without formal management responsibilities Knowledge of code quality, system security, and modern software development lifecycle best practices Bonus: Experience in fintech or banking Benefits & Interview Process Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Office first culture - we have beautiful office spaces in central London and Budapest where four days a week you collaborate with colleagues in person, one of our core behaviours is that we're a team that works better together. Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the close of the deal to become part of IG Group, you can expect that our benefits package will further improve to align with the benefits on offer. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Senior Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Live Coding - Show us how you think and solve problems. System Design - We'll explore how you design systems to handle real-world challenges. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.
Senior QA Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Janosh Orosz Compensation: £75,000 - £107,000 / year Description Senior Test Automation Engineer London / Hybrid Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will specialise in automating tests using advanced tools and frameworks, focusing on end-to-end platform testing. Key Responsibilities You will Lead the development of automated tests and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline to support functional, integration, regression, and performance testing Design, build, and maintain web and backend test automation frameworks Identify, analyse, and document defects, functional discrepancies, UI issues, and data inconsistencies. Partner with cross-functional development teams to share testing insights and drive continuous product quality improvements. Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering best practices and supporting their professional growth. Skills Knowledge & Expertise You excel at ensuring quality at every stage of development and release. Specifically, you: Define & Drive Test Strategy: Craft comprehensive test approaches, develop detailed plans and test cases, interpret outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee release readiness. Execute End-to-End Testing: Lead both functional (integration, UI, regression, REST/GraphQL API) and non-functional (load, performance, security) test efforts. Build & Scale Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Cypress/Playwright, Mocha, K6, Postman. Leverage Modern Tech Stacks: Write clean, maintainable test code and custom validation scripts in TypeScript and Node.js. Own Containerised Environments: Develop and manage Docker-based test infrastructures-including Dockerfiles, docker-compose, and TestContainers setups. Champion CI/CD & Shift-Left: Integrate tests into CircleCI pipelines, advocate for early testing in the development lifecycle, and accelerate feedback loops. Benefits & Interview Process Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home . We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Senior Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Task Presentation - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Senior QA Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Janosh Orosz Compensation: £75,000 - £107,000 / year Description Senior Test Automation Engineer London / Hybrid Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will specialise in automating tests using advanced tools and frameworks, focusing on end-to-end platform testing. Key Responsibilities You will Lead the development of automated tests and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline to support functional, integration, regression, and performance testing Design, build, and maintain web and backend test automation frameworks Identify, analyse, and document defects, functional discrepancies, UI issues, and data inconsistencies. Partner with cross-functional development teams to share testing insights and drive continuous product quality improvements. Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering best practices and supporting their professional growth. Skills Knowledge & Expertise You excel at ensuring quality at every stage of development and release. Specifically, you: Define & Drive Test Strategy: Craft comprehensive test approaches, develop detailed plans and test cases, interpret outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee release readiness. Execute End-to-End Testing: Lead both functional (integration, UI, regression, REST/GraphQL API) and non-functional (load, performance, security) test efforts. Build & Scale Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Cypress/Playwright, Mocha, K6, Postman. Leverage Modern Tech Stacks: Write clean, maintainable test code and custom validation scripts in TypeScript and Node.js. Own Containerised Environments: Develop and manage Docker-based test infrastructures-including Dockerfiles, docker-compose, and TestContainers setups. Champion CI/CD & Shift-Left: Integrate tests into CircleCI pipelines, advocate for early testing in the development lifecycle, and accelerate feedback loops. Benefits & Interview Process Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home . We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Senior Talent Partners. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Task Presentation - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.
Senior Risk and Compliance Manager Department: Risk & Compliance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Tristan Clarke Compensation: £75,000 - £105,000 / year Description Hybrid, London Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. We're looking for a seasoned Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to take a leading role in delivering Freetrade's Risk Framework and Compliance Programme, guiding the business on regulatory matters, and building a high-performing team. As a Risk & Compliance Manager, you will: Be a key leader within our Oversight function, reporting to the Risk & Compliance Senior Director. Act as a subject matter expert in risk management, particularly operational risk, incident management, and controls. Oversee and enhance frameworks, policies, and tools for identifying, assessing, and documenting risks across the business. Provide insight and challenge on methodologies for quantifying operational and business risk, including during the ICARA process. Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and other teams to assess operational risks and capital/liquidity impacts of new products and major business changes. Lead on compliance advisory work, offering pragmatic regulatory guidance on new products, strategic initiatives, and customer issues. Oversee compliance reviews and controls testing, ensuring effective risk and compliance monitoring. Manage, support, and coach members of the Risk & Compliance team, developing both technical and soft skills. Drive enhancements to risk and compliance policies, processes, and controls, and oversee reporting to the Executive and Board. Champion a strong culture of risk and compliance across the organisation, embedding these considerations into daily operations. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Knowledge & Expertise Background in regulated financial services, with strong knowledge of the retail investments space. Deep experience in enterprise risk management and operational risk, with a practical, business-focused approach. Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation, including governance and controls, prudential risk management, Consumer Duty, and conduct of business rules. Track record of delivering ICARA processes and embedding risk frameworks. Passion for regulation and delivering good customer outcomes. Skills Resourceful, self-starter with appetite for new challenges. Strong, supportive manager with excellent coaching skills. Committed to continuous learning and development. Excellent communicator, able to translate risk and compliance concepts for diverse audiences and influence at all levels. Ambitious and aligned with Freetrade's mission. Experience At least 8 years in Risk and Compliance roles within retail-focused financial services. Experience engaging with senior management, boards, and regulators. Potential SMF16 experience in a smaller firm is a plus. Qualifications Degree. Compliance qualification (e.g. ICA) and/or risk management qualification (e.g. IRM). Additional professional qualifications such as CFA, CIA, ACA, CIMA are advantageous. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. We see this role as an exciting step toward senior leadership. As a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a Director-level position, shaping the future of our oversight function. Depending on the direction of the business and your own interests, you could choose to specialise further in either Risk or Compliance, or continue leading a combined remit, giving you the chance to influence strategy and impact the company at the highest level. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home . We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it : We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Talent Specialists. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Task Presentation - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Senior Risk and Compliance Manager Department: Risk & Compliance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Tristan Clarke Compensation: £75,000 - £105,000 / year Description Hybrid, London Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers. We're looking for a seasoned Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to take a leading role in delivering Freetrade's Risk Framework and Compliance Programme, guiding the business on regulatory matters, and building a high-performing team. As a Risk & Compliance Manager, you will: Be a key leader within our Oversight function, reporting to the Risk & Compliance Senior Director. Act as a subject matter expert in risk management, particularly operational risk, incident management, and controls. Oversee and enhance frameworks, policies, and tools for identifying, assessing, and documenting risks across the business. Provide insight and challenge on methodologies for quantifying operational and business risk, including during the ICARA process. Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and other teams to assess operational risks and capital/liquidity impacts of new products and major business changes. Lead on compliance advisory work, offering pragmatic regulatory guidance on new products, strategic initiatives, and customer issues. Oversee compliance reviews and controls testing, ensuring effective risk and compliance monitoring. Manage, support, and coach members of the Risk & Compliance team, developing both technical and soft skills. Drive enhancements to risk and compliance policies, processes, and controls, and oversee reporting to the Executive and Board. Champion a strong culture of risk and compliance across the organisation, embedding these considerations into daily operations. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Knowledge & Expertise Background in regulated financial services, with strong knowledge of the retail investments space. Deep experience in enterprise risk management and operational risk, with a practical, business-focused approach. Strong knowledge of UK financial services regulation, including governance and controls, prudential risk management, Consumer Duty, and conduct of business rules. Track record of delivering ICARA processes and embedding risk frameworks. Passion for regulation and delivering good customer outcomes. Skills Resourceful, self-starter with appetite for new challenges. Strong, supportive manager with excellent coaching skills. Committed to continuous learning and development. Excellent communicator, able to translate risk and compliance concepts for diverse audiences and influence at all levels. Ambitious and aligned with Freetrade's mission. Experience At least 8 years in Risk and Compliance roles within retail-focused financial services. Experience engaging with senior management, boards, and regulators. Potential SMF16 experience in a smaller firm is a plus. Qualifications Degree. Compliance qualification (e.g. ICA) and/or risk management qualification (e.g. IRM). Additional professional qualifications such as CFA, CIA, ACA, CIMA are advantageous. Benefits Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. We see this role as an exciting step toward senior leadership. As a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a Director-level position, shaping the future of our oversight function. Depending on the direction of the business and your own interests, you could choose to specialise further in either Risk or Compliance, or continue leading a combined remit, giving you the chance to influence strategy and impact the company at the highest level. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade. Here's what's on offer in 2025: Hybrid working culture We're operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home . We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together. Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work. Flexibility for those who need it : We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities. Values At Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty , Focus and Grit . Expect to be asked about these in your interview! Benefits In London: Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked. Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact. First payouts: July 2026 Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade. Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%. Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance. Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family. Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury. Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most. Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time. Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional. Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments. Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year. Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group. Interview Process We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes: Initial interview - A chat with one of our Talent Specialists. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience. Task Presentation - Show us how you think and solve problems. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. To find out more about how we look after your personal data when you apply for a job with us, please see our Recruitment Privacy Policy here. Please note we are not accepting agency CVs.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Division Finance Department Finance Description Thought Machine's mission is bold - to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. To achieve this, we have developed the foundations of modern banking through core and payments technology which run natively in the cloud. What we are attempting is hard and means we need great people working together to build great technology. We have grown rapidly in the past few years - growing our team to more than 550 individuals across offices in London, New York, Singapore and Sydney. We have raised more than $500m in funding and are now valued at $2.7bn. Our investors include Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Temasek, Nyca Partners, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments, Standard Chartered Ventures, and more. We have created a culture enabling our team to produce the best work in the industry, ensuring we have fun along the way. We're regularly cited as having a fantastic workplace culture and have been recognised by Sifted magazine as having one of the highest Glassdoor ratings for a UK fintech company and the most generous employee share package in the industry. Global Finance Magazine named us one of the world's most innovative fintechs, and the Financial Times recognised us as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies in 2023. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Tax Manager will drive the management of the company's tax affairs globally covering the UK, APAC, EMEA and North/South America. This role will work with finance and non-finance teams with support from external tax advisors to implement tax planning and compliance considering the future strategy of the group, group tax policy and local regulations. This role will play an integral part in scaling the tax processes and procedures of a fast growth business. This is an opportunity to make an impact as a qualified tax accountant who thrives on finance change and projects and be responsible for providing best in class tax planning, reporting and compliance through the group companies. Duties Lead the group's international tax strategy to support the expansion of a fast growth business Work closely with the finance, sales, legal and other teams to ensure that tax implications and risks of business activities are understood and controlled Develop tax policies and procedures and own the implementation across the group Key contact for UK and international tax authorities and auditors Support the assessment and maintenance of group transfer pricing policy and ensure it is fit for purpose for all locations globally and documentation is maintained and kept up to date Own the annual corporation tax reporting and tax returns, as well as monthly or quarterly indirect tax reporting with support from accounting teams Support the Group Financial Controller in the review of group tax position, group structure and implementation of actions to manage the tax risks of the group Support or lead ad hoc projects as the team and business expands internationally Requirements Ability to apply tax knowledge and skills into a commercial environment Proven experience in UK and international tax for a sizeable group along with a strong tax background from training in practice Qualified tax accountant with solid understanding of financial controls and best practices Excellent communication skills. Ability to articulate tax matters to finance and non-finance teams Driven and able to balance multiple priorities Thrives on and excited about finance and business changes and its related tax impact Proven experience working within a group environment Industry experience (technology company with long term contracts) Listed company experience Highly competitive salary Pension plan (match up to 5%) Life insurance - three times annual salary Competitive maternity (six months fully paid) and paternity leave (four weeks fully paid) Shared parental leave (matched to our maternity leave for the same point in time) 25 days holiday and bank holidays Electric car scheme Season ticket loan Access to outstanding learning materials and courses Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine All the latest tech you need Start the day properly with fresh fruit and cereals Huge range of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks, smoothies and drinks A talented and experienced team as your colleagues An environment where we encourage learning and progress Two charity days a year Weekly food pop-up Highly competitive salary Pension plan (match up to 5%) Life insurance - three times annual salary Competitive maternity (six months fully paid) and paternity leave (four weeks fully paid) Shared parental leave (matched to our maternity leave for the same point in time) 25 days holiday and bank holidays Flexible working hours Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme Season ticket loan Access to outstanding learning materials and courses Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine All the latest tech you need Start the day properly with fresh fruit and cereals Huge range of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks, smoothies and drinks A talented and experienced team as your colleagues An environment where we encourage learning and progress Two charity days a year Weekly food pop-up Thought Machine is committed to making a measurable positive impact on people's everyday lives. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We actively hire candidates who demonstrate technical excellence in their field and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, providing everyone with equal access to professional development. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't accurately match the job description. We also encourage applications from those with different abilities, including candidates with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia.
Aug 12, 2025
Full time
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Division Finance Department Finance Description Thought Machine's mission is bold - to properly and permanently rid the world's banks of legacy technology. To achieve this, we have developed the foundations of modern banking through core and payments technology which run natively in the cloud. What we are attempting is hard and means we need great people working together to build great technology. We have grown rapidly in the past few years - growing our team to more than 550 individuals across offices in London, New York, Singapore and Sydney. We have raised more than $500m in funding and are now valued at $2.7bn. Our investors include Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Temasek, Nyca Partners, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments, Standard Chartered Ventures, and more. We have created a culture enabling our team to produce the best work in the industry, ensuring we have fun along the way. We're regularly cited as having a fantastic workplace culture and have been recognised by Sifted magazine as having one of the highest Glassdoor ratings for a UK fintech company and the most generous employee share package in the industry. Global Finance Magazine named us one of the world's most innovative fintechs, and the Financial Times recognised us as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies in 2023. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Tax Manager will drive the management of the company's tax affairs globally covering the UK, APAC, EMEA and North/South America. This role will work with finance and non-finance teams with support from external tax advisors to implement tax planning and compliance considering the future strategy of the group, group tax policy and local regulations. This role will play an integral part in scaling the tax processes and procedures of a fast growth business. This is an opportunity to make an impact as a qualified tax accountant who thrives on finance change and projects and be responsible for providing best in class tax planning, reporting and compliance through the group companies. Duties Lead the group's international tax strategy to support the expansion of a fast growth business Work closely with the finance, sales, legal and other teams to ensure that tax implications and risks of business activities are understood and controlled Develop tax policies and procedures and own the implementation across the group Key contact for UK and international tax authorities and auditors Support the assessment and maintenance of group transfer pricing policy and ensure it is fit for purpose for all locations globally and documentation is maintained and kept up to date Own the annual corporation tax reporting and tax returns, as well as monthly or quarterly indirect tax reporting with support from accounting teams Support the Group Financial Controller in the review of group tax position, group structure and implementation of actions to manage the tax risks of the group Support or lead ad hoc projects as the team and business expands internationally Requirements Ability to apply tax knowledge and skills into a commercial environment Proven experience in UK and international tax for a sizeable group along with a strong tax background from training in practice Qualified tax accountant with solid understanding of financial controls and best practices Excellent communication skills. Ability to articulate tax matters to finance and non-finance teams Driven and able to balance multiple priorities Thrives on and excited about finance and business changes and its related tax impact Proven experience working within a group environment Industry experience (technology company with long term contracts) Listed company experience Highly competitive salary Pension plan (match up to 5%) Life insurance - three times annual salary Competitive maternity (six months fully paid) and paternity leave (four weeks fully paid) Shared parental leave (matched to our maternity leave for the same point in time) 25 days holiday and bank holidays Electric car scheme Season ticket loan Access to outstanding learning materials and courses Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine All the latest tech you need Start the day properly with fresh fruit and cereals Huge range of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks, smoothies and drinks A talented and experienced team as your colleagues An environment where we encourage learning and progress Two charity days a year Weekly food pop-up Highly competitive salary Pension plan (match up to 5%) Life insurance - three times annual salary Competitive maternity (six months fully paid) and paternity leave (four weeks fully paid) Shared parental leave (matched to our maternity leave for the same point in time) 25 days holiday and bank holidays Flexible working hours Cycle-to-work scheme Electric car scheme Season ticket loan Access to outstanding learning materials and courses Sports and hobby clubs, subsidised by Thought Machine All the latest tech you need Start the day properly with fresh fruit and cereals Huge range of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks, smoothies and drinks A talented and experienced team as your colleagues An environment where we encourage learning and progress Two charity days a year Weekly food pop-up Thought Machine is committed to making a measurable positive impact on people's everyday lives. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We actively hire candidates who demonstrate technical excellence in their field and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, providing everyone with equal access to professional development. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't accurately match the job description. We also encourage applications from those with different abilities, including candidates with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia.
Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: £70,000 - £100,000 / year Description Senior Software Engineer London At Freetrade, we believe investing should be accessible to everyone. It's one of the best ways to grow your savings, but for many, it seems complicated, expensive, and out of reach. We're here to change that. We're building a team with diverse and unique perspectives to help us on our mission to demystify investing. Our goal is to help our customers achieve better long-term financial outcomes. In 2024, we'll be focusing on making our business cash flow profitable. We'll also be radically improving our product for our core customer base. In the UK, we now have over 1.6 million registered users, and we offer a range of products such as the Freetrade Pension, stocks and shares ISA, and UK Treasury bills. We run a cloud-first environment and make use of many Google Cloud Platform tools such as Firestore, Google Kubernetes Engine, PubSub, and Cloud SQL to build a reliable and performant platform with services implemented using Typescript. This is a high-visibility environment where you will make a direct positive impact on customer experience and the business. If you enjoy broadening your technical skills, building a new product, and working in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and innovation, then this is the job for you! We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in our engineering team. In this position, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, impactful features, showcasing a passion for independent problem-solving and a drive to scale our next-generation, user-focused product. Our team would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building innovative solutions. You will Lead the end-to-end process for development projects and new features from design development post-production including having an aptitude for software validation. Collaborate frequently with an emphasis on sharing knowledge through team discussions & workshops whilst developing and mentoring more junior members of the team. Set the standards for code reviews across the business and general software engineering best practices. Follow and continually improve upon our coding documentation and company development standards. Thrive in an on-call environment and be the escalation point for high-priority issues with the ability to triage and escalate when necessary. Be an excellent judge of future talent for Freetrade helping us achieve our bold expansion objectives by taking part in (and sometimes leading) technical interviews ensuring a consistent bar is met. Constantly assess the development landscape looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies across the engineering team. You have Invites participation and devolves responsibility for software design, constructively working to level up the capability of other engineers in your squad. Set high standards for your squad in terms of software quality and delivery performance. You speak candidly when standards are not met and work with your team to continually raise the bar. Have the skills to competently work on complex and unknown problems under pressure. Deep understanding and obsession with the details. A love for the world of investments. Up to date with technology to influence good practices. Benefits & Logistics The application process consists of a 4 stage process. You will initially have an interview with one of our internal Talent Specialists and, after that, meet the Hiring Manager for the role. Followed by a Live Coding and System Design Interview. Concluding with an Executive Interview with the CEO, where we also assess your cultural fit. We offer a competitive salary plus stock options. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. We're very open about what we're working on, and the best places to learn more are our buzzing community forum and our blog.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: £70,000 - £100,000 / year Description Senior Software Engineer London At Freetrade, we believe investing should be accessible to everyone. It's one of the best ways to grow your savings, but for many, it seems complicated, expensive, and out of reach. We're here to change that. We're building a team with diverse and unique perspectives to help us on our mission to demystify investing. Our goal is to help our customers achieve better long-term financial outcomes. In 2024, we'll be focusing on making our business cash flow profitable. We'll also be radically improving our product for our core customer base. In the UK, we now have over 1.6 million registered users, and we offer a range of products such as the Freetrade Pension, stocks and shares ISA, and UK Treasury bills. We run a cloud-first environment and make use of many Google Cloud Platform tools such as Firestore, Google Kubernetes Engine, PubSub, and Cloud SQL to build a reliable and performant platform with services implemented using Typescript. This is a high-visibility environment where you will make a direct positive impact on customer experience and the business. If you enjoy broadening your technical skills, building a new product, and working in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and innovation, then this is the job for you! We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in our engineering team. In this position, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, impactful features, showcasing a passion for independent problem-solving and a drive to scale our next-generation, user-focused product. Our team would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building innovative solutions. You will Lead the end-to-end process for development projects and new features from design development post-production including having an aptitude for software validation. Collaborate frequently with an emphasis on sharing knowledge through team discussions & workshops whilst developing and mentoring more junior members of the team. Set the standards for code reviews across the business and general software engineering best practices. Follow and continually improve upon our coding documentation and company development standards. Thrive in an on-call environment and be the escalation point for high-priority issues with the ability to triage and escalate when necessary. Be an excellent judge of future talent for Freetrade helping us achieve our bold expansion objectives by taking part in (and sometimes leading) technical interviews ensuring a consistent bar is met. Constantly assess the development landscape looking for opportunities to increase efficiencies across the engineering team. You have Invites participation and devolves responsibility for software design, constructively working to level up the capability of other engineers in your squad. Set high standards for your squad in terms of software quality and delivery performance. You speak candidly when standards are not met and work with your team to continually raise the bar. Have the skills to competently work on complex and unknown problems under pressure. Deep understanding and obsession with the details. A love for the world of investments. Up to date with technology to influence good practices. Benefits & Logistics The application process consists of a 4 stage process. You will initially have an interview with one of our internal Talent Specialists and, after that, meet the Hiring Manager for the role. Followed by a Live Coding and System Design Interview. Concluding with an Executive Interview with the CEO, where we also assess your cultural fit. We offer a competitive salary plus stock options. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability - we want to hear from you. We're very open about what we're working on, and the best places to learn more are our buzzing community forum and our blog.
Senior Product Manager Department: Product Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: £68,000 - £106,000 / year Description Senior Product Manager At Freetrade, we believe investing should be accessible to everyone. It's one of the best ways to grow your savings, but for many, it seems complicated, expensive, and out of reach. We're here to change that. We're building a team with diverse and unique perspectives to help us on our mission to demystify investing. Our goal is to help our customers achieve better long-term financial outcomes. In 2024, we'll be focusing on making our business cash flow profitable. We'll also be radically improving our product for our core customer base. In the UK, we now have over 1.6 million registered users, and we offer a range of products such as the Freetrade Pension, a stocks and shares ISA, and UK Treasury bills. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to join our team. Within Freetrade's Tech organisation, product and engineering operate within cross-functional engineering, product, and design teams, each focused on missions that drive our growth. This role is as the product manager for our team who own trading experience and infrastructure. This team drives value for our customers and growth for Freetrade by enabling customers to trade as they need and in the instruments they need to achieve their financial goals. They also own the infrastructure and order routing/management that sits behind our trading experience ensuring that trades succeed and are placed according to best execution. As the Product Manager of the team you will identify opportunities for improving our service with customers, help build conviction and drive technical execution in the roadmap using data and feedback, shape these technical opportunities and manage technical delivery with your engineering team. As a thought leader in your domain, you will influence strategic decisions, inspire your team, and help shape the future of retail investing at Freetrade. You will: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes: Alongside your engineering manager, lead a cross functional team in identifying, scoping, shipping and supporting high impact technical changes for our customers in your owned domain(s). You will be responsible for working with all the other functions in Freetrade to ensure the products we bring to market are compliant, supportable and scalable. Develop a compelling product roadmap: Your deep expertise in your own domain will help you identify transformative opportunities to improve and scale our product. Partner with senior leadership to develop product roadmaps that align with business goals. Ruthlessly prioritize high-impact initiatives, balancing short-term targets and long-term growth. Become an expert on our customers: You'll deeply understand our customers, segments and their needs. Your customer understanding will drive great outcomes. Focus on outcomes based upon data: You will help the teams sort opportunities from noise. You will quantify the return on investment from our opportunities and make sure we meet it. You will ensure you and your team build and focus on metrics showing our products are working. Inspire: You'll inspire both your team and the company, getting buy-in to the team's projects and your roadmap and fostering a creative environment of shared ideas. Manage technical product lifecycle: Oversee all stages of product development, from concept to launch, ensuring on-time, high-quality product delivery. Set the experience quality bar: Product experience is a key differentiator for Freetrade - you will work with your designers and engineers to ensure we deliver inspirational experiences and keep raising the bar. Continually improve: Be the key driver within your team and function to make sure we continually improve. Drive and own technical product execution and delivery. About you: Experienced: You have at least 5-7 years of experience in a tech environment, with at least 3 of those years within product management leading cross-functional teams. Proven Track Record: You have a history of successfully shipping complex, high-impact technical products, managing the entire product cycle from inception to support. Thought Leader: You have deep knowledge in the domains you lead and your natural curiosity drives you to keep learning and stay on top of industry trends and innovations. Hands-On: Product management is not just a support role at Freetrade - we expect our product managers to actively participate in the work of their teams and contribute to team deliverables from a technical execution perspective. Technical strength: Our product infrastructure is a particularly complex domain - you have a strong grasp of technology and actively participate in engineering discussions, guiding engineers between different solution approaches and understand in depth how your system works. Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with rapid change and uncertainty. Freetrade is a fast-scaling disruptor and your ability to swiftly discern opportunities and prioritize tasks is key. Excellent Communicator: You can break down complex topics into clear, actionable steps and align everyone around them. This is particularly crucial when working across many different departments and professions. You are comfortable and experienced in communicating within your team, with stakeholders, and with the wider company. Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus a bonus structure and lots of other benefits .
Jan 25, 2025
Full time
Senior Product Manager Department: Product Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: £68,000 - £106,000 / year Description Senior Product Manager At Freetrade, we believe investing should be accessible to everyone. It's one of the best ways to grow your savings, but for many, it seems complicated, expensive, and out of reach. We're here to change that. We're building a team with diverse and unique perspectives to help us on our mission to demystify investing. Our goal is to help our customers achieve better long-term financial outcomes. In 2024, we'll be focusing on making our business cash flow profitable. We'll also be radically improving our product for our core customer base. In the UK, we now have over 1.6 million registered users, and we offer a range of products such as the Freetrade Pension, a stocks and shares ISA, and UK Treasury bills. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to join our team. Within Freetrade's Tech organisation, product and engineering operate within cross-functional engineering, product, and design teams, each focused on missions that drive our growth. This role is as the product manager for our team who own trading experience and infrastructure. This team drives value for our customers and growth for Freetrade by enabling customers to trade as they need and in the instruments they need to achieve their financial goals. They also own the infrastructure and order routing/management that sits behind our trading experience ensuring that trades succeed and are placed according to best execution. As the Product Manager of the team you will identify opportunities for improving our service with customers, help build conviction and drive technical execution in the roadmap using data and feedback, shape these technical opportunities and manage technical delivery with your engineering team. As a thought leader in your domain, you will influence strategic decisions, inspire your team, and help shape the future of retail investing at Freetrade. You will: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes: Alongside your engineering manager, lead a cross functional team in identifying, scoping, shipping and supporting high impact technical changes for our customers in your owned domain(s). You will be responsible for working with all the other functions in Freetrade to ensure the products we bring to market are compliant, supportable and scalable. Develop a compelling product roadmap: Your deep expertise in your own domain will help you identify transformative opportunities to improve and scale our product. Partner with senior leadership to develop product roadmaps that align with business goals. Ruthlessly prioritize high-impact initiatives, balancing short-term targets and long-term growth. Become an expert on our customers: You'll deeply understand our customers, segments and their needs. Your customer understanding will drive great outcomes. Focus on outcomes based upon data: You will help the teams sort opportunities from noise. You will quantify the return on investment from our opportunities and make sure we meet it. You will ensure you and your team build and focus on metrics showing our products are working. Inspire: You'll inspire both your team and the company, getting buy-in to the team's projects and your roadmap and fostering a creative environment of shared ideas. Manage technical product lifecycle: Oversee all stages of product development, from concept to launch, ensuring on-time, high-quality product delivery. Set the experience quality bar: Product experience is a key differentiator for Freetrade - you will work with your designers and engineers to ensure we deliver inspirational experiences and keep raising the bar. Continually improve: Be the key driver within your team and function to make sure we continually improve. Drive and own technical product execution and delivery. About you: Experienced: You have at least 5-7 years of experience in a tech environment, with at least 3 of those years within product management leading cross-functional teams. Proven Track Record: You have a history of successfully shipping complex, high-impact technical products, managing the entire product cycle from inception to support. Thought Leader: You have deep knowledge in the domains you lead and your natural curiosity drives you to keep learning and stay on top of industry trends and innovations. Hands-On: Product management is not just a support role at Freetrade - we expect our product managers to actively participate in the work of their teams and contribute to team deliverables from a technical execution perspective. Technical strength: Our product infrastructure is a particularly complex domain - you have a strong grasp of technology and actively participate in engineering discussions, guiding engineers between different solution approaches and understand in depth how your system works. Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with rapid change and uncertainty. Freetrade is a fast-scaling disruptor and your ability to swiftly discern opportunities and prioritize tasks is key. Excellent Communicator: You can break down complex topics into clear, actionable steps and align everyone around them. This is particularly crucial when working across many different departments and professions. You are comfortable and experienced in communicating within your team, with stakeholders, and with the wider company. Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus a bonus structure and lots of other benefits .