About Apron

Apron is focused on helping more small and medium businesses succeed. The biggest threat to small business is cash flow, often stemming from a gap between the demand payments put on owners and the aptitude to make the payments effectively.

We are closing the gap by digitising and simplifying the payments process: capturing invoices, issuing expense cards, paying and getting paid, all in one place.

We have grown fast over the past few years, expanding our team to circa 100 individuals across the UK, Germany, Spain and more. We are backed by Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Zinal Grow and Tony Fadell and we’ve raised $50m.

About our engineering culture

Engineers at Apron are at the heart of what we do. Here's what that means:

• We build with the customer in mind. We use top-tier technology to build a product that genuinely makes their lives easier.

• We own our work. We plan the approach, break it down, and bring it to life!

• We embrace the complexity of finance. Working with money means navigating intricate business logic and thinking through every possible corner case. It’s a rewarding challenge where precision and attention to detail are crucial for building a trustworthy product.

• We write code we're proud of. We work fast, but we build for the long term. Our code needs to be speedy, secure, and ready to grow with us.

• We integrate AI tools. We use what's best out there to build a product that genuinely makes lives easier.

What you’ll own

We're hiring more than one engineer for our recently launched Card team, this means:

• You'll work on 0-1 space and cross-functionally with Frontend Engineers, Product Managers and Product Designers to develop new features.

• You’ll design systems and develop core financial integrations to guarantee customer funds are secure and transactions are routed with market-leading speed.

• You’ll share your experience with others, driving innovation, proactively suggesting improvements.

What you’ll need

• 6+ years of continuous experience as a backend engineer.

• Proficient in JVM-based languages is ideal, but we might consider others.

• Experience working in a product-led + fast-paced environment (startup or tech company).

• We primarily utilise Kotlin on the server side, so while we do not mandate proficiency specifically in Kotlin, willingness to work with it is essential.

• Experience with relational databases.

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, with preference for Google Cloud Platform.

• Keen attention to code quality, passion for efficient architecture, and commitment to optimising performance.

Would be a highlight if you:

• Proficient in JVM-based languages, particularly Kotlin, for server-side development.

• Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Terraform.

• Have experience with advanced Postgres features like GIST indexes, partitioning and replication. 

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary

• Stock options

• Pension plan (match up to 5%)

• Health insurance with AXA (including Optical and Dental cover)

• Life Assurance with MetLife

• Enhanced parental leave

• Weekly Deliveroo allowance

• 29 days of holidays (on top of Bank holidays)

• Flexible working hours

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric vehicle scheme

• Opportunity to work and travel 6 weeks a year

• Visa sponsorship (if applicable)

Additional information

To keep a high level of innovation, collaboration and meaningful human connection, we work in a hybrid setting (3 days a week) in our London (Liverpool Street) offices.

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