Mid-level Backend Engineer

A little bit about us…

Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We’re constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees.

Life at Pion: Where People Thrive

At Pion, we’re driven by big ideas and bold thinkers. Our purpose is clear :We make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and more. That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We’re here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people.

Check out our SHARP values to find out more about our culture.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don’t think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don’t think you fit the criteria.

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Requirements

As a result of our steady growth plans, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Backend Engineer to join our wider Software Development team! You'll be working as part of a cross-functional squad within an Agile environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver first-class products and features on our Student Beans app! You'll be responsible for delivering brands like Asos, Gymshark, Samsung and more to students across the country.

On a day to day, you will be responsible for:

• Backend development of our B2B SaaS product, Verification Tech and Website
• Partaking in squad stand ups, ceremonies, and delivering results within an Agile working environment that works to 2 week sprints
• Collaborating within a wider cross-functional squad, and communicating with multiple stakeholders
• Taking part in team-wide code reviews
• Writing tests to ensure that all outgoing code is robust and reliable
• Raising any errors, issues or concerns to the wider Guild, as well as bringing in new ideas!
• Communicating openly and proactively with the squad with a positive and passionate approach
• Prioritising work load in line with wider business goals and your own squad goals

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have experience in the following:

• Current industry experience in Ruby on Rails
• Experience with unit testing
• Passion for all things Ruby/Ruby on Rails and back end, and with an interest in keeping up to date with the latest technologies
• A positive approach to working within a cross-functional squad in an Agile environment
• Any experience with MySQL / NoSQLwould be helpful but not essential
• An ability to communicate with non-technical individuals to communicate backend technologies and perspectives

Benefits

Life at Pion.

Let’s take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

💰 Competitive salary.

🌴 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

🏆 Accredited 'Great Place To Work’ company in three categories.

🧠 Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.

👩🏽‍💻Remote-first working environment. This means you’re not obligated to come into the office, you can choose the environment you think you excel best in.

📅Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).

❤️ Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.

🛍️ Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino's, Uber and loads more!

💻 £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.

Want to know more?

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