FAQs
What is the main focus of the Full Stack Software Engineer role at Quantexa?
The main focus of the role is to design, build, and deliver high-quality software solutions that address complex problems in the Fraud and Financial Crime industry, specifically through the development of features for the Quantexa Explorer product.
What programming languages and frameworks are primarily used in this role?
The back end primarily utilizes Scala and modern frameworks, while the front end is developed using TypeScript and Angular 6, along with ngrx.
What are some key technologies or libraries that experience with would be beneficial for candidates?
Beneficial experience includes working with Akka, Monix, Cats, Shapeless, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Gradle, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Docker, and Kubernetes.
What kind of development practices does Quantexa value?
Quantexa values functional and strongly typed programming, along with practices such as event sourcing and CQRS in the persistence layer to build scalable and flexible datastores.
Are there opportunities for remote work in this position?
Yes, the position offers flexible working hours within a hybrid workplace and a "Work from Anywhere Scheme," allowing employees to work outside of their country of employment for up to two months within a rolling 12-month period.
What qualifications or experience are required for this role?
Candidates should have experience in functional programming using Scala and/or modern front-end frameworks (ideally Angular 2+), and should be familiar with the complete engineering life cycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
What does Quantexa offer in terms of employee benefits?
Quantexa offers several benefits including a competitive salary and company bonus, flexible working arrangements, a pension scheme, generous annual leave, health and wellbeing support, private healthcare, family leave enhancements, and ongoing personal development opportunities.
Who will the Full Stack Software Engineer be working with?
The engineer will be joining the R&D team at Quantexa, which currently consists of 12 engineers collaborating across both front-end and back-end development.
What kind of projects will the Full Stack Software Engineer work on?
The engineer will be working on building new back-end and front-end features for Quantexa Explorer, enhancing its capabilities in processing and querying large volumes of data to detect fraud and suspicious activities.
Is there a specific approach to problem-solving expected from candidates?
Yes, candidates are expected to take a big picture approach to problem-solving, ensuring that their solutions integrate effectively within the wider system context.
How does Quantexa support employee health and wellbeing?
Quantexa supports employee health and wellbeing through offerings like a Calm App subscription, private healthcare, and a comprehensive health & wellbeing package, including income protection and death in service benefits.