# Senior Software Engineer | Backend at Apron

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> Responsibilities: - Design, implement and own backend servic

- **Company:** Apron (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/apron)
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** Hybrid
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 10+ years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Backend engineering, Kotlin, Postgres, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Terraform, System design, Financial integrations, Relational databases, API development, Performance optimization, Architecture, Cloud platforms, Product-led development
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-18
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-19
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apron/dfabb0eb-c00f-4f3e-a162-c42b174e79bf (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and own backend services and core financial integrations end-to-end.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers, product managers and designers to deliver features.
- Ensure secure, fast transaction routing and protect customer funds through robust system design.
- Optimize performance, reliability and scalability across services (databases, APIs, infrastructure).
- Mentor peers, drive technical improvements and proactively propose architecture and process changes.
- Contribute to CI/CD, infrastructure (Kubernetes, Terraform), and observable production deployments.

Requirements:
- 8+ years of backend engineering experience (startup or fast-paced product environment preferred).
- Strong experience with relational databases and advanced PostgreSQL features (GIST, partitioning, replication).
- Practical working knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Comfortable working with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and production-grade CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with Kotlin or readiness to adopt it for server-side development; strong language fundamentals.
- High attention to code quality, testing, security and production operational standards.

## Responsibilities

You will work cross-functionally to develop new products and features while designing core financial integrations. You will also share your technical experience to drive innovation and suggest improvements across the engineering team.

## Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of backend engineering experience in a fast-paced environment with strong knowledge of relational databases and cloud platforms. Proficiency in Kotlin is highly preferred, along with a commitment to high-quality, performant code.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Software Engineer | Backend role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-18. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Apron's site before applying.
- **Does Apron offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Apron's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as London, United Kingdom. It is marked hybrid.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Backend engineering, Kotlin, Postgres, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Terraform, System design, Financial integrations, Relational databases, API development, Performance optimization, Architecture, Cloud platforms, Product-led development.

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