Software Engineer - API Integration

Job Description

Salary up to £60,000 dependent on experienceHargreaves Lansdown is looking for a talented software engineer to join the API Integration squad within our Digital Business Optimisation team.This is an opportunity to join the UKs number one investment services company, looking after over £134 billion in assets on behalf of more than 1.8 million UK investors.We are a secure, FTSE 250 company, based in the heart of Bristol now with over 2,700 people. This is your chance to genuinely stamp your mark on one of the UKs most innovative and digital-focused businesses.About the Integration teamJoin our Integration team within Digital Business Optimisation, where youll spearhead the revolution of our companys API landscape. As pioneers in API transformation, our mission is to craft foundational domain APIs that will propel innovation across theorganisation.This role offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of API development for critical initiatives. Youll collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders, ensuring our digital ecosystem stays agile, efficient, and future-ready.If youre passionate about cutting-edge technology and seek a role where your contributions drive tangible impact, then this is the job for you. Join us in shaping the future of our digital business ecosystem.What youll be doing

• Crafting and Refining APIs: Lead the development and refinement of APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, ensuring theyre scalable, efficient, and meticulously designed.
• Empowering Automated Software Delivery: Collaborate closely on CI/CD Pipelines to establish and enhance automated software delivery pipelines, streamlining processes.
• Ensuring Reliability and Performance: Assist in setting up monitoring solutions with Datadog and engage in contract testing to uphold standards.
• Guiding the Next Generation: Take on a mentorship role, supporting junior developers and fostering their professional growth.
• Seamless Integration: Dive into integration tasks using Java, Golang, and other technologies, connecting systems and services seamlessly.
• Driving Serverless Solutions: Utilize AWS Lambdas and API Gateways to implement cutting-edge serverless solutions, shaping the companys cloud architecture.
• Fortifying Security Measures: Implement robust OIDC solutions like AWS Cognito, bolstering security measures and managing authentication and authorization.
• Streamlining Infrastructure Management: Contribute to managing AWS resources through Terraform, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

About you

• Node.js and TypeScript Expertise: Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript, crafting and maintaining robust, scalable code.
• API Design Mastery: Experienced in designing RESTful APIs, prioritizing scalability and efficiency.
• AWS Enthusiasm (Nice to Have): Whether already familiar or eager to learn, interested in AWS services such as Lambdas, API Gateways, and Cognito.
• CI/CD Proficiency: Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and their role in software development, contributing to streamlined processes.
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Understanding of infrastructure as code principles, with an interest in tools like Terraform.
• Testing and Monitoring Advocate: Committed to upholding standards of reliability and performance through testing and monitoring.
• Collaborative Mentor: Enjoy supporting junior developers and fostering growth in a collaborative environment.
• Continuous Learner: Passionate about continuous learning, keeping up with the evolving landscape of software development.

Interview process2 stage interview process, initial informal call with the hiring manager and then a structured formal interview (technical / competency focused).Working ScheduleWe work Mon - Fri, 37.5 hours a week, but allow for flexibility where required.This role can be fully remote, with organized team days in our Bristol based offices once per quarter as a maximum.