Overview Staff Engineer We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer with an excellent track record of technical leadership for our Product Engineering team. The role sits within our Short Term Credit Engineering Group, leading the area responsible for the cutting-edge platform our customers use to apply and manage their credit products. Staff Engineers are amongst the most senior leaders within our Technology function and are responsible for raising the bar and enabling us to achieve the incredible. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people, so we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle-free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role You collaborate with product leadership early to understand the business goals and shape the technical direction to deliver on it. You translate this into a target system and data architecture with clear milestones to iterate towards it. You have strong technical documentation skills and are able to write clear and thorough technical designs and standards. You have high standards, drive continuous improvement, and take others on the journey to be even better. You actively coach Lead Engineers, giving them feedback on their solutions, and guardrails for making decisions. You play an important part in their personal development through mentorship and are a role model for aspiring Staff Engineers. You are able to perform deep-dives and troubleshoot issues in a hands-on capacity, but you seek to enable the teams rather than becoming a dependency for future issues. You have excellent stakeholder-management skills and can present technology solutions, risks and tradeoffs to any audience across Funding Circle, demonstrating the ability to influence without requiring reporting authority to do so. You take accountability for high-level solution design and technology decisions within your Group. You will have sound commercial acumen and a solid understanding of how tech drives the top and bottom line. Your impact is connected to customer and commercial outcomes. You represent Funding Circle externally at events, leveraging your network to share industry trends and insight, as well as attracting talent to Funding Circle. What we're looking for A curious mindset and an ability to continuously improve the Technology function An engineering leader who can lead on solving high-level problems, whilst also deep-diving into technical challenges in a hands-on capacity Strong technical documentation skills Strong communication skills Experience in at least one major Programming language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Java) A strong fundamental programmer (data structures, algorithms) Familiar with developing on Unix/Linux Knowledgeable of Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD and CI/CD Experienced in delivering mission-critical, high-value products, and services. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £7.2bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: 7.2bn GDP To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a "best of both" approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office two times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day! We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. A few highlights: Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs. Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
08/02/2026
Full time
Overview Staff Engineer We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer with an excellent track record of technical leadership for our Product Engineering team. The role sits within our Short Term Credit Engineering Group, leading the area responsible for the cutting-edge platform our customers use to apply and manage their credit products. Staff Engineers are amongst the most senior leaders within our Technology function and are responsible for raising the bar and enabling us to achieve the incredible. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people, so we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle-free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role You collaborate with product leadership early to understand the business goals and shape the technical direction to deliver on it. You translate this into a target system and data architecture with clear milestones to iterate towards it. You have strong technical documentation skills and are able to write clear and thorough technical designs and standards. You have high standards, drive continuous improvement, and take others on the journey to be even better. You actively coach Lead Engineers, giving them feedback on their solutions, and guardrails for making decisions. You play an important part in their personal development through mentorship and are a role model for aspiring Staff Engineers. You are able to perform deep-dives and troubleshoot issues in a hands-on capacity, but you seek to enable the teams rather than becoming a dependency for future issues. You have excellent stakeholder-management skills and can present technology solutions, risks and tradeoffs to any audience across Funding Circle, demonstrating the ability to influence without requiring reporting authority to do so. You take accountability for high-level solution design and technology decisions within your Group. You will have sound commercial acumen and a solid understanding of how tech drives the top and bottom line. Your impact is connected to customer and commercial outcomes. You represent Funding Circle externally at events, leveraging your network to share industry trends and insight, as well as attracting talent to Funding Circle. What we're looking for A curious mindset and an ability to continuously improve the Technology function An engineering leader who can lead on solving high-level problems, whilst also deep-diving into technical challenges in a hands-on capacity Strong technical documentation skills Strong communication skills Experience in at least one major Programming language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Java) A strong fundamental programmer (data structures, algorithms) Familiar with developing on Unix/Linux Knowledgeable of Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD and CI/CD Experienced in delivering mission-critical, high-value products, and services. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £7.2bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: 7.2bn GDP To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a "best of both" approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office two times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day! We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. A few highlights: Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs. Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
A leading financial technology firm seeks an experienced Staff Engineer to join their Product Engineering team in London. The role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration skills to guide engineering efforts and support product goals. Candidates should possess a profound knowledge of programming, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent mentorship qualities. The position offers a hybrid working environment, emphasizing flexibility and support for employee well-being.
08/02/2026
Full time
A leading financial technology firm seeks an experienced Staff Engineer to join their Product Engineering team in London. The role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration skills to guide engineering efforts and support product goals. Candidates should possess a profound knowledge of programming, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent mentorship qualities. The position offers a hybrid working environment, emphasizing flexibility and support for employee well-being.
AI Adoption and Learning Partner We are looking for an AI Adoption and Learning Partner in our Talent & Culture Team. Funding Circle is on a journey to become an AI-native business. We believe AI is a core capability that helps us make better decisions and focus on high-impact work. We are looking for a creative and proactive Learning & Development professional to help our Circlers bridge the gap between AI potential and daily reality. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role Design & Deliver AI Learning: Create engaging, multi-level training programs - from basic prompting to advanced tool integration - housed within our AI Fluency Hub. Drive Change Management: Support teams through the transition to AI-native workflows, helping them understand how their roles will evolve and addressing any barriers to adoption. Maintain and drive our GenAI Champions network. Evangelise AI Tools: Run Lunch & Learns, host office hours and workshops to showcase how tools like Gemini can be used effectively in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with "GenAI Champions" across the business to identify new use cases and share success stories in our Use Case Library. Human-Centric Adoption: Ensure our "Humans in the Loop" philosophy is maintained, teaching Circlers when to use AI and, crucially, when not to. What we're looking for L&D Foundation: Proven experience in the full learning lifecycle - from training needs analysis to designing and delivering courses for diverse audiences. Change Management Mindset: You understand that technology adoption is 80% people and 20% tools. You are comfortable helping people navigate the ambiguity of a rapidly changing tech landscape. AI Curiosity: You don't need to be a coder, but you must be an "AI-first" worker. You should have a deep passion for how GenAI can transform productivity and a willingness to stay at the forefront of AI developments. Communication: Ability to take complex AI concepts and make them accessible and exciting for non-technical colleagues. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £7.2bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in office collaboration and non office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day! We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs. Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
04/02/2026
Full time
AI Adoption and Learning Partner We are looking for an AI Adoption and Learning Partner in our Talent & Culture Team. Funding Circle is on a journey to become an AI-native business. We believe AI is a core capability that helps us make better decisions and focus on high-impact work. We are looking for a creative and proactive Learning & Development professional to help our Circlers bridge the gap between AI potential and daily reality. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role Design & Deliver AI Learning: Create engaging, multi-level training programs - from basic prompting to advanced tool integration - housed within our AI Fluency Hub. Drive Change Management: Support teams through the transition to AI-native workflows, helping them understand how their roles will evolve and addressing any barriers to adoption. Maintain and drive our GenAI Champions network. Evangelise AI Tools: Run Lunch & Learns, host office hours and workshops to showcase how tools like Gemini can be used effectively in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with "GenAI Champions" across the business to identify new use cases and share success stories in our Use Case Library. Human-Centric Adoption: Ensure our "Humans in the Loop" philosophy is maintained, teaching Circlers when to use AI and, crucially, when not to. What we're looking for L&D Foundation: Proven experience in the full learning lifecycle - from training needs analysis to designing and delivering courses for diverse audiences. Change Management Mindset: You understand that technology adoption is 80% people and 20% tools. You are comfortable helping people navigate the ambiguity of a rapidly changing tech landscape. AI Curiosity: You don't need to be a coder, but you must be an "AI-first" worker. You should have a deep passion for how GenAI can transform productivity and a willingness to stay at the forefront of AI developments. Communication: Ability to take complex AI concepts and make them accessible and exciting for non-technical colleagues. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £7.2bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in office collaboration and non office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day! We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family's needs. Health: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking an AI Adoption and Learning Partner for their Talent & Culture Team. In this role, you will design and deliver AI learning programs, support teams through transitions to AI-native workflows, and ensure effective AI tool adoption. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Learning & Development and a passion for AI's transformative potential. This position offers hybrid working with excellent benefits tailored to support employee health and development.
04/02/2026
Full time
A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking an AI Adoption and Learning Partner for their Talent & Culture Team. In this role, you will design and deliver AI learning programs, support teams through transitions to AI-native workflows, and ensure effective AI tool adoption. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Learning & Development and a passion for AI's transformative potential. This position offers hybrid working with excellent benefits tailored to support employee health and development.
A leading financial technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Mobile Engineer to develop innovative solutions that empower small businesses. You will work within an agile cross-functional team, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences through cutting-edge technologies like React Native. Ideal candidates will have solid JavaScript skills, automated testing experience, and a collaborative attitude. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with competitive benefits supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading financial technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Mobile Engineer to develop innovative solutions that empower small businesses. You will work within an agile cross-functional team, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences through cutting-edge technologies like React Native. Ideal candidates will have solid JavaScript skills, automated testing experience, and a collaborative attitude. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with competitive benefits supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
A financial technology company in Greater London is looking for a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to develop and implement cutting-edge statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products. The ideal candidate will have advanced education in a quantitative field and expertise in Python and SQL. This role involves mentoring junior team members and requires a focus on delivering business results in a dynamic environment. The company offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.
02/02/2026
Full time
A financial technology company in Greater London is looking for a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to develop and implement cutting-edge statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products. The ideal candidate will have advanced education in a quantitative field and expertise in Python and SQL. This role involves mentoring junior team members and requires a focus on delivering business results in a dynamic environment. The company offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.
Mobile Engineer We are looking for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to work on an exciting new product within an already successful financial company. You are comfortable operating in an environment of fast pace and uncertainty and thrive in solving hard problems within a cross functional team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a vital role in building and scaling our Mobile App, empowering businesses to access flexible financing solutions. Your passion for technology and your ability to solve complex problems will be instrumental in driving our mission forward. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game changer of a platform with cutting edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role Collaborating as part of an agile cross functional team, as well as technology guilds Building great user experiences for customers Delivering innovation through software Implement business functionality using React Native for both iOS and Android Proactively problem solve, identify and confidently mitigate any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day to day Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and team collaboration Mentor your colleagues Write unit, integration and end to end tests to ensure code is well tested QA features to find bugs, usability issues and performance concerns What we're looking for Commercial experience with React.js, React Native and the associated ecosystem Strong mobile automated testing experience (unit, integration & end to end) Good JavaScript knowledge, ideally including TypeScript Experience with continuous delivery, build pipelines and app releases (both App Store and Play Store) Familiarity with mobile ecosystem tooling such as Firebase Familiarity with Gradle, XCode and other native build tools Ability to work with REST APIs and third party services/libraries Solid understanding of software engineering principles Experience with code version control Excellent communication, both written and verbal At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
02/02/2026
Full time
Mobile Engineer We are looking for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to work on an exciting new product within an already successful financial company. You are comfortable operating in an environment of fast pace and uncertainty and thrive in solving hard problems within a cross functional team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a vital role in building and scaling our Mobile App, empowering businesses to access flexible financing solutions. Your passion for technology and your ability to solve complex problems will be instrumental in driving our mission forward. Who are we? We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed. With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game changer of a platform with cutting edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash. We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. The role Collaborating as part of an agile cross functional team, as well as technology guilds Building great user experiences for customers Delivering innovation through software Implement business functionality using React Native for both iOS and Android Proactively problem solve, identify and confidently mitigate any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day to day Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and team collaboration Mentor your colleagues Write unit, integration and end to end tests to ensure code is well tested QA features to find bugs, usability issues and performance concerns What we're looking for Commercial experience with React.js, React Native and the associated ecosystem Strong mobile automated testing experience (unit, integration & end to end) Good JavaScript knowledge, ideally including TypeScript Experience with continuous delivery, build pipelines and app releases (both App Store and Play Store) Familiarity with mobile ecosystem tooling such as Firebase Familiarity with Gradle, XCode and other native build tools Ability to work with REST APIs and third party services/libraries Solid understanding of software engineering principles Experience with code version control Excellent communication, both written and verbal At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
DescriptionSenior Security EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic Security Team. This is a key role where you will be a primary contributor to Funding Circle's security posture, with a strong focus on Application Security. You will leverage your deep expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and CI/CD security to act asa subject matter expert and mentor, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to embed security seamlessly into our development processes.You will also apply your knowledge of AWS to secure the underlying cloud infrastructure. Join us to protect our platform and customer data in a fast-paced FinTech environment.We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.The role Define, champion, and embed secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and secure coding standards across engineering teams through collaboration, training, and tooling. Perform threat modelling exercises for cloud-native applications, microservices, and infrastructure components. Manage internal and external penetration testing engagements for Funding Circle applications, services, and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate closely with Cloud Platform Engineers, DevX and Product Engineering to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and technology choices from the outset. Act as a subject matter expert on DevSecOps, and application security, cloud security (AWS), providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Contribute to drive implementation of security automation across cloud infrastructure configuration, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring. Design, implement, and support the adoption of robust security architectures, controls, and best practices within our AWS cloud environment.What we're looking for Application & Cloud Security Expertise: Over 3 years of information security experience with a deep focus on application/product security, complemented by strong expertise in securing AWS environments and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Champion for Secure Development: Proven track record of defining, implementing,and driving the adoption of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and secure coding standards within engineering teams. Security Automation & CI/CD Integration: Hands-on experience architecting and integrating a suite of security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, secrets management) and automated controls directly into CI/CD pipelines like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. Vulnerability Management & Threat Intelligence: Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and experience contributing to vulnerability management programs. Container & Orchestration Security: Solid knowledge of container security best practices and securing container orchestration platforms, specifically Kubernetes and AWS EKS. Frameworks & Compliance: Strong knowledge of key security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and standards (CIS Benchmarks, OWASP ASVS), with experience managing external penetration testing and coordinating remediation efforts.Nice to have Experience with specific security platforms/tools (e.g., Wiz, Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode). Relevant advanced security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP/OSWE). Proficiency in security automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python). Experience working in FinTech or other highly regulated environments. Experience with mobile application security principles and testing.At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office two times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to smallbusinesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
02/02/2026
Full time
DescriptionSenior Security EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic Security Team. This is a key role where you will be a primary contributor to Funding Circle's security posture, with a strong focus on Application Security. You will leverage your deep expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and CI/CD security to act asa subject matter expert and mentor, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to embed security seamlessly into our development processes.You will also apply your knowledge of AWS to secure the underlying cloud infrastructure. Join us to protect our platform and customer data in a fast-paced FinTech environment.We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.The role Define, champion, and embed secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and secure coding standards across engineering teams through collaboration, training, and tooling. Perform threat modelling exercises for cloud-native applications, microservices, and infrastructure components. Manage internal and external penetration testing engagements for Funding Circle applications, services, and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate closely with Cloud Platform Engineers, DevX and Product Engineering to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and technology choices from the outset. Act as a subject matter expert on DevSecOps, and application security, cloud security (AWS), providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Contribute to drive implementation of security automation across cloud infrastructure configuration, vulnerability management, and compliance monitoring. Design, implement, and support the adoption of robust security architectures, controls, and best practices within our AWS cloud environment.What we're looking for Application & Cloud Security Expertise: Over 3 years of information security experience with a deep focus on application/product security, complemented by strong expertise in securing AWS environments and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Champion for Secure Development: Proven track record of defining, implementing,and driving the adoption of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and secure coding standards within engineering teams. Security Automation & CI/CD Integration: Hands-on experience architecting and integrating a suite of security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, secrets management) and automated controls directly into CI/CD pipelines like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. Vulnerability Management & Threat Intelligence: Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and experience contributing to vulnerability management programs. Container & Orchestration Security: Solid knowledge of container security best practices and securing container orchestration platforms, specifically Kubernetes and AWS EKS. Frameworks & Compliance: Strong knowledge of key security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and standards (CIS Benchmarks, OWASP ASVS), with experience managing external penetration testing and coordinating remediation efforts.Nice to have Experience with specific security platforms/tools (e.g., Wiz, Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode). Relevant advanced security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP/OSWE). Proficiency in security automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python). Experience working in FinTech or other highly regulated environments. Experience with mobile application security principles and testing.At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office two times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to smallbusinesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Senior (Lead) Data Scientist We are looking for a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to join us as we continue to evolve and build our next generation of models at Funding Circle. You will play a key role in developing, implementing and monitoring these models and drive significant value for the business. As part of the Decision Science team, you will create cutting edge statistical and machine learning models and collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. You will also be expanding our borrower products, giving you the opportunity to develop completely new models. The role Develop statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products Have a clear and relentless focus on delivering business results and be comfortable challenging the status quo Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members during the model development lifecycle Mentor the team on best practices for risk mitigation Oversee the experimentation framework for model optimisations Conduct peer reviews of code and methodologies to ensure high quality, scalable outputs Proactively problem solve, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in day to day work What we're looking for Passionate about Funding Circle's values and mission to support businesses Advanced education: Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a quantitative field or STEM subject (Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Physics, Engineering ) Proven expertise in problem solving using logical reasoning and analytical methods and previous experience in machine learning and model building Expert level knowledge of Python and SQL At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report at To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page at We're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible first employer we offer hybrid working, and we expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches every day. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to your and your family's needs. Health: Private medical insurance, dental insurance, health cash plan, health assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eye care vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps), access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning & development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior (Lead) Data Scientist We are looking for a Senior (Lead) Data Scientist to join us as we continue to evolve and build our next generation of models at Funding Circle. You will play a key role in developing, implementing and monitoring these models and drive significant value for the business. As part of the Decision Science team, you will create cutting edge statistical and machine learning models and collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. You will also be expanding our borrower products, giving you the opportunity to develop completely new models. The role Develop statistical and machine learning models for commercial lending products Have a clear and relentless focus on delivering business results and be comfortable challenging the status quo Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members during the model development lifecycle Mentor the team on best practices for risk mitigation Oversee the experimentation framework for model optimisations Conduct peer reviews of code and methodologies to ensure high quality, scalable outputs Proactively problem solve, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in day to day work What we're looking for Passionate about Funding Circle's values and mission to support businesses Advanced education: Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a quantitative field or STEM subject (Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Physics, Engineering ) Proven expertise in problem solving using logical reasoning and analytical methods and previous experience in machine learning and model building Expert level knowledge of Python and SQL At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report at To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page at We're still evolving! Our award winning multi product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other. Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. As a flexible first employer we offer hybrid working, and we expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches every day. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to your and your family's needs. Health: Private medical insurance, dental insurance, health cash plan, health assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eye care vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps), access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16. Wealth: Life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning & development allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and more! And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
A leading fintech company in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to improve loan servicing systems and manage investor data. The role requires strong programming skills in Python or Ruby, with knowledge of microservices and agile methodologies. This is an opportunity to impact small businesses positively while working in a dynamic and supportive environment that values diversity and employee wellness.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading fintech company in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to improve loan servicing systems and manage investor data. The role requires strong programming skills in Python or Ruby, with knowledge of microservices and agile methodologies. This is an opportunity to impact small businesses positively while working in a dynamic and supportive environment that values diversity and employee wellness.
Senior Engineer We are looking for a Senior Engineer in our Collections, Recovery & Litigation (CRL) and Investor Management (IM) team. The CRL/IM team develops and maintains systems that make it easy for Funding Circle Borrowers to service their loans. They also own systems that manage investor data, enabling Funding Circle to efficiently manage investor relationships and provide investors with access to their investment data. Minimum requirement for office attendance: two days per week in our central London office. The role Lead initiatives solving problems for our internal Collections and Recoveries teams as well as borrower facing journeys that improve the experience for businesses in difficulty. Work closely with the teams that use investor data, understanding how they work, their challenges and designing solutions to solve them. Identify ways to automate manual processes within both Engineering and the Operations teams. Build new things and dive into legacy codebases. Work on complex problem domains implemented with simple software systems. Collaborate - encourage pairing and believe that working together is smarter than working in a silo. Teach - generously share time and expertise to help stakeholders and fellow engineers answer their own questions. Proactively solve problems, identify and confidently mitigate any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day to day. What we're looking for Strong experience in Python and/or Ruby Knowledge of Clojure desirable Strong fundamental programming skills (data structures, algorithms) Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Experience in microservices, distributed systems or event driven architectures (using Apache Kafka) Experience with Agile, Scrum and TDD Knowledge of containerisation (including Kubernetes), cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and CI/CD Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! Award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior Engineer We are looking for a Senior Engineer in our Collections, Recovery & Litigation (CRL) and Investor Management (IM) team. The CRL/IM team develops and maintains systems that make it easy for Funding Circle Borrowers to service their loans. They also own systems that manage investor data, enabling Funding Circle to efficiently manage investor relationships and provide investors with access to their investment data. Minimum requirement for office attendance: two days per week in our central London office. The role Lead initiatives solving problems for our internal Collections and Recoveries teams as well as borrower facing journeys that improve the experience for businesses in difficulty. Work closely with the teams that use investor data, understanding how they work, their challenges and designing solutions to solve them. Identify ways to automate manual processes within both Engineering and the Operations teams. Build new things and dive into legacy codebases. Work on complex problem domains implemented with simple software systems. Collaborate - encourage pairing and believe that working together is smarter than working in a silo. Teach - generously share time and expertise to help stakeholders and fellow engineers answer their own questions. Proactively solve problems, identify and confidently mitigate any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day to day. What we're looking for Strong experience in Python and/or Ruby Knowledge of Clojure desirable Strong fundamental programming skills (data structures, algorithms) Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Experience in microservices, distributed systems or event driven architectures (using Apache Kafka) Experience with Agile, Scrum and TDD Knowledge of containerisation (including Kubernetes), cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and CI/CD Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: Why join us? At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better. We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform. Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more! Award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and fertility treatments. Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.