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Backend Software Engineer

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London, Greater London, England
Mid level
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London, Greater London, England
Mid level
Develop and maintain private market software, participate in all development phases, promote best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
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About Us 

Lantern is a private markets data intelligence platform backed by the Aztec Group, Europe’s largest fund and corporate services provider.

We’re moving swiftly to market with an innovative solution for private market GPs. To support our plans, we're seeking a skilled software engineer to contribute to the growth of our private capital software. If you're a motivated individual with a passion for software development and some understanding of the European Private Capital market, this role could be a great fit for you

About You 

As a software engineer, you’ll join a team focused on powering Private Market data intelligence and insights. You’ll report to the Head of Engineering and collaborate closely with various teams within the organization

Key Responsibilities 

  • Develop and maintain code for new features and improvements with adequate test coverage, using modern frameworks
  • Assist in various development phases, including specification, architecture, and productization
  • Break down complex systems into manageable tasks for efficient delivery
  • Assist in translating business requirements into technical designs and specifications
  • Foster a DevOps mindset to ensure quality product delivery
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Promote best engineering practices within the team
  • Offer guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members

Requirements 

  • 4+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in Python development
  • Experience in API development
  • Experience with modern software practices such as TDD, Refactoring, Continuous Integration
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to adapt to change and take ownership of tasks
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering quality products
  • Familiarity with microservice-based applications and Continuous Delivery
  • Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • (Bonus) Experience with frontend (JavaScript/TypeScript) development

    Our Tech Stack 

    • Python microservices architecture
    • React and Next.js for micro-frontends
    • Kubernetes

    Top Skills

    APIs
    Continuous Integration
    JavaScript
    Kubernetes
    Next.Js
    NoSQL
    Python
    React
    SQL
    Typescript

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    London, United Kingdom

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