Company Description
Hello! We're Teya.
Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.
At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.
We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.
We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.
We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.
Become a part of our story.
We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.
Job Description
Your Mission
SO Connect (a Teya Company) is a company that provides partners with easy to use digital marketing solutions for their SMB customers. Our innovative products empower local businesses to get found and get chosen online. Update company information on all platforms in one go, collect and manage reviews, automatically optimize your website, increase your overall SEO. Headquartered in Amsterdam and Madrid, our products are sold in over 30 countries and used by 50.000+ customers. We are looking for a backend software engineer to join our team in Madrid and help us build valuable products for our customers together.
We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer who will initially focus on supporting and enhancing our existing legacy product – a high-traffic platform that includes multiple web dashboards and APIs. As you grow into the role, you will also have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to our next-generation Ecommerce solutions, guiding small and medium businesses in Europe to accept payments and grow their online presence. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who wants to leverage their current skills in PHP and Laravel while expanding their technical horizon into new technologies like Java, TypeScript, Flutter, React, and Kubernetes—part of our evolving Ecommerce tech stack.
As a Software Engineer on the SoConnect/Ecommerce team you will:
- Support and Enhance the Legacy Product:
- Work on the existing customer dashboard consisting of multiple products.
- Contribute to maintenance, improvements, and feature development using PHP, MySQL, Laravel, and related technologies.
- Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability for a platform servicing more than 1.5 million users monthly.
- Contribute to the Next-Generation Ecommerce Solutions (Learning & Growth):
- Partner with senior engineers to understand the architecture and design principles of new Ecommerce products.
- Gradually incorporate modern technologies like Java, TypeScript, Flutter, React, Docker, and Kubernetes into your workflow.
- Learn best practices in system design, performance optimization, and observability as you transition into working with our new product suite.
- Collaborative & Agile Environment:
- Work in a small, highly skilled, and agile team using Scrum methodologies with 2-week sprints.
- Provide input on technology choices and implementation strategies.
- Collaborate closely with developers, UI designers, product managers, and user experience designers to deliver valuable features for customers.
- Continuous Improvement & Communication:
- Approach problem-solving from the customer’s perspective to ensure high-quality, user-centric solutions.
- Document and communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Embrace mentorship opportunities—learn from more experienced team members and, as you grow, help guide junior engineers on the team.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong experience working with modern programming languages, relevant frameworks, and other web technologies
- Ability to solve problems in code using data structures and algorithms and be able to analyze the time and space complexity of those solutions.
- Professional experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, scaling) of multiple new and existing systems.
- Professional experience growing peer engineers through mentorship and guidance.
- Proven ability to document and communicate technical decisions to a diverse audience.
- Able to work autonomously with product and engineering peers to understand and plan work to be done and lead execution.
Additional Information
The Perks
- Competitive salary;
- Health Insurance;
- 25 days of Annual leave (+ Bank holidays);
- Office snacks every day;
- Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment;
- Flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team.
Teya Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Private medical coverage (e.g., Bupa) and supportive sick pay appear as standout components in core UK and European locations. Feedback suggests access to wellbeing platforms like Gympass/Wellhub complements the healthcare offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid annual leave is described as generous for the market, with clear examples in the UK. Feedback suggests sick pay and time‑away policies are a strong point.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Cycle‑to‑work, snacks, team activities, and similar office perks are commonly available and valued. Hybrid working and limited work‑from‑abroad options are presented as lifestyle‑friendly features.
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What We Do
At Teya, we believe small, local businesses are the heartbeat of every community. Teya was founded to help small, local businesses thrive. We exist to make business smoother, simpler, and more rewarding for the people who keep our communities alive. That means exceptional support, intuitive solutions, and a team truly invested in our Members’ success. To us, they’re more than customers – they’re part of a community built on trust and shared ambition. That’s why we proudly say: “Member since.” It’s our way of honouring every relationship and building a stronger, more connected future together.
Why Work With Us
We’re a fast-growing European fintech helping small, local businesses thrive. We value simplicity, teamwork, and impact. At Teya, you’ll join a diverse, passionate team where ideas matter, growth is encouraged, and every action helps real people and communities succeed, every single day.
Teya Offices
OnSite Workspace
We believe great ideas happen when people come together. Our hybrid approach gives you the flexibility to work from home, but we encourage spending at least three days a week in the office to collaborate, connect, and keep our culture strong.
