Looking for senior staff backend engineer jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? Monzo is hiring a Senior Staff Backend Engineer based in London or remote within the UK.
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Senior Staff Backend Engineer Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Senior Staff Backend Engineer |
| Employer | Monzo |
| Location | London or Remote (UK) |
| Salary | £155,000–£200,000 per year plus equity |
| Job Type | Full-time, Remote possible |
| Experience | Senior staff level, hands-on leadership |
| Visa Sponsorship | Available |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
Monzo is a UK digital bank on a mission to make money work for everyone, offering current accounts and financial products through its app and platform.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with Engineering Directors to shape technical and product direction across multiple squads
- Provide hands-on engineering leadership and ensure alignment with company-wide priorities
- Build and support backend services for banking products in a distributed systems environment
- Make data-informed decisions focused on customer outcomes
Requirements
- Strong experience working on the backend of a technology product
- Experience with strongly-typed languages such as Go, Java, or Scala
- Comfort operating in ambiguous problem spaces with product and business awareness
- No formal qualifications required
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Monzo confirms it can sponsor visas and will help with relocation to the UK. The role is open to distributed working within the UK.
Salary and Benefits
- Equity
- Relocation assistance
- Full list of benefits available on the company site
What you need to Know
Pros
- High salary plus equity
- Visa sponsorship confirmed
- Remote UK option
Cons
- Senior leadership expectations
- UK-based work required
How to Apply
Applications go through Monzo’s Greenhouse job board. Prepare a CV highlighting backend experience.
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