Software Developer - #2079283

The Opportunity Hub UK


Date: 1 week ago
City: Edinburgh
Salary: £15,000 - £37,500 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
The Opportunity Hub UK

An innovative technology business operating within the digital payments and fintech sector is seeking an experienced Software Developer to support the delivery of secure, scalable and high-performing digital platforms. The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of this forward-thinking organisation, which develops mission-critical payment technologies and digital experiences within highly regulated environments. This opportunity offers exposure to complex engineering challenges, collaborative delivery teams and cutting-edge technologies across web, mobile and cloud platforms.



This Software Developer opportunity is suited to professionals with expertise across either front-end or back-end development, or a combination of both. As a Software Developer, you will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of secure digital applications, APIs and backend services that support payment and customer-facing platforms. Working closely with engineering, product, design and QA teams, the Software Developer will help deliver seamless user experiences, scalable architectures and reliable integrations.


This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects across web, mobile and cloud-native environments.



Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Designing, developing and maintaining scalable digital applications across web, mobile and backend systems.
  • Building and supporting front-end applications, ensuring responsive, engaging and seamless user experiences.
  • Developing and maintaining robust backend services, APIs and integrations to support secure and reliable system functionality.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, QA, design and engineering to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
  • Working closely with technical teams to integrate APIs and optimise system performance across platforms.
  • Translating UI/UX concepts into functional, interactive digital experiences.
  • Supporting mobile application development for iOS and Android environments where required.
  • Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshooting, debugging and resolving technical issues across applications and systems.
  • Supporting performance optimisation, system reliability and scalable delivery practices.
  • Contributing to technical documentation, onboarding materials and knowledge-sharing initiatives.


Here are the skills you'll need:

  • Proven commercial experience working as a Software Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer or Full Stack Developer within technology-led environments.
  • Strong experience with modern web development frameworks, including Angular or equivalent front-end technologies.
  • Experience with backend development and API integration using enterprise-grade technologies such as Java, Python, Go, Node.js or similar languages.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and system integrations.
  • Experience developing or supporting mobile applications using Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android) or similar technologies would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or comparable platforms.
  • Understanding of databases, system integrations and scalable application architecture.
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git (GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket).
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks would be beneficial.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Previous experience within digital payments, banking, card solutions or fintech environments would be advantageous.


Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.


Here are the benefits of this job:

  • Opportunity to work on innovative digital products within the fast-growing fintech and payments sector.
  • Exposure to both front-end and back-end technologies, mobile development and cloud-native environments.
  • Flexible working arrangements with remote or hybrid options available.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across product, design and engineering.
  • Exposure to best-in-class technologies, engineering practices and scalable digital platforms.
  • A technically stimulating Software Developer role with excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term career progression.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital experiences used by customers at scale.

A career as a Software Developer within the fintech and digital payments sector offers exciting long-term prospects. As businesses continue investing in secure digital platforms, seamless customer experiences and scalable payment technologies, demand for talented Software Developer professionals continues to grow. This sector provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies, highly transferable technical expertise and the opportunity to build systems that shape the future of digital commerce and financial services.

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