Operations Developer

You’ll be responsible for creating new internal tools and applications, whilst constantly improving and optimising existing ones, which allow the Operations team to automate parts of their daily workload and hence reduce operating costs for the business. As we grow, we will be adding more people to the team. This will allow the successful candidate to refine their role.

• Build internal tools and applications to drive operational efficiency, using software such as Retool
• Design and maintain database systems for storing important operational information
• Manage and prioritise a backlog of development and bug tickets
• Determine areas of improvement within existing applications
• Working closely alongside stakeholders from Operations, CS, and engineering teams, to make sure the tools being developed are providing the best user experience possible

• Experience in Java Script
• SQL knowledge
• Willingness to learn and drive efficiency
• Numerate with an analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Proactive with our core value "Make it Happen" in mind
• Fast learning, with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload appropriately
• Smart, with the ability to find solutions independently

• You have worked in a tech environment before or have a strong interest in Fin Tech (think challenger banks, crypto and app-based investing)
• Experience using (or familiar with) development software such as Retool
• Understanding of web markup, including HTML and CSS
• Experience in scrum/sprint ways of working

Someone with a genuine interest in Chip and is excited about being part of a fast-growing company and our mission to build the investment super app of the future.

Although we’re in the financial space, and under the scrutiny that comes with it, the current operations team works well together, and even sometimes with a smile. We’re sure you’ve got the technical skills, otherwise, you would have stopped reading by now, so let us be clear on what will make us want to work with you.

We want a real person, with interests outside of work, to join our team. You could be a dancer, a gamer, a musician, a parent, a hockey fan, or even that one person that still writes Twilight fan-fiction. Doesn’t matter to us.

At the interview stages, we will be looking for empathy, eq, fun stories, and the ability to smile even when things are tough.

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Start your weekend early!)

Enjoy a structured yet balanced workweek, with an early Friday finish to kickstart your weekend!

• £35,000 - £40,000per annum
• Discretionary Performance-Related Annual Bonus of up to 10% (Cash) and 5% (Shares) based on your gross annual salary.
• Workplace pension scheme - We invest in your future with a workplace pension scheme, contributing 5% on earnings up to £40,000. Plan ahead with confidence while you grow your career! 🚀
• Private medical insurance (medical history disregarded)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free ChipX subscription for UK-based employees
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity
• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the days between Christmas and New Year ✈️
• Annual training budget for courses, workshops, or conferences to help you advance your career.
• £30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit to suit your Mental/Physical Wellbeing
• Company laptop
• Opportunity to have a huge impact on our product while fast-tracking your knowledge, responsibility and skills in a high-growth fintech startup 🚀

Our mission is to make our customers wealthy. We're building the wealth super app of the future. An app to build your long-term wealth across savings, investments and pensions. We use technology to break down barriers so users can invest like the ultra-wealthy, giving them one simple place to manage, grow and protect their wealth. The Sunday Times…