Backend engineer for digital identity

Born in 2014, Yoti is a digital identity and biometric technology company that makes it safer for people to prove who they are. The Yoti app was designed with privacy at its core, giving people a secure way to prove their identity and share third-party credentials with organisations and other people. Working on our Core platform as one of the developers to design, build and maintain the server software that powers Yoti.

• Developing the server software required to support business needs, from design through to implementation and integration testing.
• Ensuring that the local development environment, the CI/CD system and all other relevant tools are in the best conditions to support development and the release process.
• Participate in the architecture definition in collaboration with Team Leads and VP of Engineering.
• Work closely with the team members and the team leads to ensure that tech development and delivery is implemented to specification and with good quality.
• Work with and support other teams within Yoti as they interact with our platform.

• Experience writing secure and reliable software. While we use Go, you do not have to have used it before, only an interest to learn.
• Linux knowledge.
• Knowledge of modern version control tools (git), and how to use them effectively (informative commit messages, code review).
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate across teams.
• You are able to work with all parts of the business and to work directly with other teams, addressing any challenges and supporting business goals.
• Able to pick up and work on new requirements.
• Comfortable owning projects from start to finish, while working collaboratively with the wider team
• Interest in learning more about technology, keeping up to date with new developments and best practices.
• Будет плюсом: Experience working with microservices and related technologies such as gRPC, Kubernetes and Docker is an advantage; Experience in security and cryptography is a definite plus

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a blend of home working and time spent in our central London, dog-friendly office.
• We focus on outputs, not clock-watching. Our core hours support the flexibility you need for a genuine work-life balance.
• Want a change of scenery? Take advantage of our policy to work remotely from abroad for short periods.
• Private medical insurance that includes full dental and optical care via Aviva.
• After three years of service, we offer to enhance your employer pension contributions to help you secure your future.
• You’ll have eight days of Sick Pay each calendar year, for both mental and physical health issues.
• Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with our company-funded life assurance policy.
• Drive a brand-new electric vehicle and save up on lease costs by paying directly from your gross, pre-tax salary.
• Save money on a brand-new bike, e-bike, or safety equipment through tax-free salary deductions.
• 25 days holiday as standard, plus your Birthday Off to celebrate properly.
• Loyalty rewarded - earn up to three additional paid days off based on your length of service.
• We support growing families with up to six months’ fully paid maternity leave, 2 weeks of paid paternity leave plus a further four weeks of enhanced flexibility and time off, and enhanced parental provisions.
• Access to trained, in-house Mental Health First Aiders whenever you need a confidential chat, plus a fully comprehensive Employee Assistant Program.
• A dedicated, individual training budget to spend on your professional growth, plus quarterly YOTI Afternoons dedicated entirely to your professional development.
• Paid time off every year to focus on volunteering, charity work, or personal passion projects.
• Double your impact - we match charitable fundraising contributions made by our team.
• Career breaks available for long-term travel or personal resets after continuous service.