Senior Backend Software Engineer

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £116.2 billion in customer investments (as at end September 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.

High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!.

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Nu Wealth

Location: Home Worker

Contract type: Permanent

NuWealth is a leading fintech company revolutionizing how individuals save and invest. With a robust backend powered by PHP and Laravel, we are committed to delivering a seamless, reliable experience for our users.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our growing team.

You will be responsible for leading the entire software development lifecycle—from designing and developing to testing and deploying software solutions.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help create scalable and robust solutions that power NuWealth’s platform.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact features, optimise backend performance, and shape the architecture that supports the company’s growth.

About You

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience with PHP/Laravel.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services.
• 2+ years of experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• Strong experience in backend development.
• Proficient in cloud architecture.
• Proficiency in using GitHub for version control and Docker for containerization.
• Experience working in agile environments and participating in all stages of development
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a passion for continuous learning.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

Preferred but not essential

• Experience leading projects or teams.
• Prior experience in the fintech sector.
• Familiarity with security and data protection best practices, especially in financial services.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.