Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
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The role ⚡📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 2 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are looking for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to work on an exciting new product, within a successful fintech. You are comfortable operating in an environment of fast pace and thrive in solving hard problems within a cross-functional team.
As a key member of our Engineering team, you will play a vital role in building and scaling our mobile app, empowering businesses to access flexible financing solutions. Your passion for technology and your ability to solve complex problems will be instrumental in driving our mission forward.
Leading on initiatives that improve or add functionality to Funding Circle mobile applications delivering a great user experience for customers
Collaborating as part of an agile cross functional team, as well as technology guilds
Implement business functionality, using React Native, for both iOS and Android
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and team collaboration, including mentoring colleagues in the mobile team
Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests to ensure code is well tested
QA features to find bugs, usability issues and performance concerns
We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.
Commercial experience with React.js, React Native and the associated ecosystem
Strong mobile automated testing experience (unit, integration & end-to-end)
Excellent communication, both written and verbal
Good JavaScript knowledge, ideally including TypeScript
Experience with continuous delivery, build pipelines and app releases (both App Store and Play Store)
Familiarity with mobile ecosystem tooling such as Firebase.
Familiarity with Gradle, XCode and other native build tools
Ability to work with REST APIs and third-party services/libraries
Solid understanding of software engineering principles
Experience with code version control
Able to architect custom AI solutions and smart automated systems that are safe, maintainable, and aligned with our long-term mission
Act as a technical bridge and mentor, training “builders" across the company to move from basic AI usage to sophisticated system creation
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why join us? 💜We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!Skills Required
- Commercial experience with React.js and React Native
- Strong mobile automated testing experience (unit, integration & end-to-end)
- Proficient JavaScript knowledge
- Experience with TypeScript
- Experience with continuous delivery, build pipelines and app releases (App Store and Play Store)
- Familiarity with Firebase
- Familiarity with Gradle, Xcode and native build tools
- Experience working with REST APIs and third-party libraries
- Experience with code version control (e.g., Git)
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles
- Ability to architect custom AI solutions and automated systems
- Mentoring and technical leadership across teams
What We Do
Over the past ten years, Funding Circle has built a machine learning and technology platform that is changing the way small businesses access the financing they need to grow. Business owners can complete a loan application and receive a decision in a matter of minutes, enabling them to get funding quickly at an affordable rate. When small businesses succeed, they create jobs, support local communities, and drive the economy forward - that’s why we care about helping them win. To us, nothing is more important.
Why Work With Us
The traditional banking system is broken, so we’re building a better one. We’ve never been ones for the status quo. We believe in questioning convention, experimenting, innovating, and finding a better way. We believe in those made to do more, and that includes our employees. We seek and hire the best by providing great benefits, perks, and pay.
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