Full Stack Engineer iwocaPay

Full Stack Engineer - iwocaPay

Hybrid working in London UK (At least one day in office per week)

Were looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join our iwocaPay team

iwocaPay provides trade credit and Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) solutions to businesses. The team works with hundreds of sellers to help thousands of buyers manage their cash flow increase their purchasing power and operate with flexibility.

The company

Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. Thats the world were building at iwoca. Small businesses arent just statistics theyre the heartbeat of our communities the character of our high streets and the engine of our economy. Since 2012 weve revolutionised how these businesses access finance turning what was once a lengthy frustrating process into something remarkable: funding thats fast flexible and actually works for modern businesses.

Our impact speaks for itself: weve provided billions in funding to over 150000 businesses across Europe making us one of the continents leading fintech innovators. But were just getting started. Our mission To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve.

We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether its managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities we ensure businesses get the funds they need often within minutes.

The team

The iwocaPay team runs like an independent start-up within iwoca. We build trade credit and Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) solutions for businesses. Our product helps thousands of buyers manage their cash flow and purchasing power while supporting hundreds of sellers to offer flexible payment options.

Were growing fast now over 30 people strong with seven engineers two product managers one designer and a full set of operational roles. Were committed to doing good work and moving quickly iterating frequently to ship features that matter. We run daily standups and regular offsites to stay connected. We also work closely with other iwoca teams sharing code and benefiting from shared resources such as our dedicated DevOps team.

The role

As a full-stack engineer in the iwocaPay team youll build APIs user interfaces and ecommerce plugins that help suppliers get paid fast. Youll shape the end-to-end experience for buyers and suppliers using data to guide improvements and measure impact. Youll work closely with product design operations and other teams to deliver high-quality user-focused features.

The projects

• Improving checkout conversion: Were testing different UX approaches and payment options to reduce friction at checkout and increase conversion for sellers using iwocaPay. This includes experimenting with offer layouts messaging and eligibility visibility.

• Smarter credit decisions: Were enhancing our decision engine to offer more accurate and instant credit decisions for buyers based on real-time data. This includes refining our models to support higher-value transactions and broader customer segments.

• Ecommerce integrations: Were expanding and improving our plugins for major ecommerce platforms making them easier for suppliers to install and use. The goal is to simplify onboarding while supporting more use cases out of the box.

• Seamless use of other iwoca products: Were making it easier for our customers to access all of iwocas products. The goal is to create a seamless journey for customers allowing them to effortlessly move between iwocaPay and other solutions like a Flexi-Loan or a credit card.

The requirements

Essential:

• Experience with Python web frameworks (Django / FastAPI / Flask / Starlette / Ninja).

• Experience with relational databases ideally PostgreSQL but open to MySQL or similar (e.g. MS SQL Oracle); emphasis is on data integrity.

• Experience integrating with third party APIs

• Confidence working across the full stack including front-end development in (React / TypeScript / Vite / Tailwind / Astro) with a desire to learn new technologies

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into clear effective technical solutions taking features from conception (0-1)

Bonus:

• Familiarity with PHP particularly for contributing to ecommerce plugins

• Understanding of DevOps practices including containerisation and CI/CD

• A strong numerical or technical background with a degree in maths physics computer science engineering or relevant industry experience

The salary

We expect to pay from for this role. But were open-minded so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.

The culture

At iwoca we prioritise a culture of learning growth and support and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value diversity in thought and skill and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us improve our products and services.

The offices

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work:

• Offices in London Leeds Berlin and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks

• Events and clubs like bingo comedy nights yoga classes football etc.

The benefits

• Flexible working.

• Medical insurance from Vitality including discounted gym membership

• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you your partner and your dependents.

• 25 days holiday an extra day off for your birthday the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave and unlimited unpaid leave

• A one-month fully paid sabbatical after four years.

• Instant access to emotional and mental health support.

• 3% Pension contributions and share options.

• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.

• Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.

• Two company retreats a year weve been to France Italy Spain and further afield.

And to make sure we all keep learning we offer:

• Protected time and a learning and development budget for everyone.

• Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.

• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.

Required Experience:

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