The recent spate of global hiring slowdowns and tech layoffs has many in the sector understandably concerned about their jobs. Yet here in the UK the industry remains buoyant and, interestingly, headed for continued growth.
After ending 2022 as Europe’s largest and most powerful tech hub, and number three on a global stage behind China and the US, the future looks bright for the sector which last year reached a combined market value of $1 trillion.
This tech strength is rightfully reflected in the job market, which is growing two and a half times faster than the rest of the British economy, and currently employs 6 per cent of the UK’s total workforce.
Opportunities across the tech sector currently make up 14 per cent of the total available jobs in the UK and are expected to reach a ten-year high, with the growth in areas such as fintech, AI and automation showing strength.
The Information Age job board is full of companies hiring across all roles, levels and specialties in tech with the top five tech companies hiring this week highlighted below.
#1 – Checkout.com
Built to provide the full stack of payment solutions to businesses of all sizes, Checkout.com is supported by dedicated local teams, meaning it can scale around the individual business needs of its customers.
It is renowned for its benefits which include health insurance, pension contribution and subsidised mental health support. Checkout.com is currently hiring for a number of roles in its UK HQ, including a senior software engineer role which will see you contribute towards the foundational work for end-to-end merchant care and trust platform, gain exposure to other areas of the business and shape future experiences.
To apply, you’ll need a proven background in software development, design and architecture, with security in mind, solid knowledge of software design patterns and strong experience with .NET Core and ASP.NET Core.
#2 – Klarna
The fintech company that revolutionised ecommerce by teaming high street retailers with part payment, Klarna has 150 million active consumers across more than 500,000 merchants in 45 countries.
Currently recruiting for a number of roles across its Manchester and London offices, including payroll specialist, analytics risk manager and equity compensation manager, Klarna offers employees a number of benefits including pension contribution, medical insurance, subsidised meals and remote working.
As an analytics risk manager, you will work in close collaboration with the first line of defence, advising and guiding the business on the improvement of Klarna’s credit risk management. You will also use your analytical skills to independently assess credit risk and to improve credit risk reporting to senior management and the board.
#3 – Revolut
The fintech company taking Europe by storm, Revolut has single handedly changed how we bank and are showing no signs of stopping.
Officially the UK’s largest fintech company and with offices worldwide, Revolut employees can access performance-based bonuses, medical insurance and flexible working. Opportunities are currently available worldwide, but UK-based vacancies include an interesting fincrime subject matter expert job.
In this role you will work with product teams to perform financial crime risk assessments related to CDD and KYC, AML/CTF transaction monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening or fraud, as well as support the design and development of innovative, yet practical financial crime control by translating regulatory requirements into actionable controls.
#4 – Depop
A circular community-based fashion platform, Depop changed how people buy and sell pre-loved clothing. It is on a mission to change our love affair with fast fashion one sale at a time.
Benefits for its 400 workers include flexible working, subsided meals and paid parental leave. The company is currently hiring for a number of roles across its UK operations, including iOS engineer and data platform engineer.
These include an iOS engineer to join its iOS platform team, which focuses on constructing the fundamental layers and core components of the Depop app, setting a solid foundation for its functionality and seamless user experience.
#5 – Ripple
Global payment company Ripple uses proven crypto and blockchain technology to bring fintech to the masses and enables remote payments with a view to increasing economic inclusion. Benefits for workers at Ripple include unlimited vacation days, pension contributions, health and dental insurance and support for those looking to start a family.
Current opportunities include roles in software engineering specialising in liquidity and blockchain as well as senior opportunities such as director of software and director of engineering.
This software engineer, RippleNet payments job is London-based and in the cross-border payments space. You’ll build enterprise, distributed payment applications and services that execute settlement within seconds to enable the Internet of Value, and deliver reliable, high-throughput, low-latency microservices to power seamless cross border transactions.
Aisling O’Toole is a journalist and contributor for Jobbio who over the past 15 years has edited some of Ireland’s leading publications, contributed regularly to TV and radio and occasionally the odd podcast.
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