Backend Engineer

Sequel is the digital family office for the world's best athletes. sequel gives access to the world’s most sought-after venture investment opportunities - alongside investors with a proven track-record.

We are not a retail investment platform. We are a private, invite-only community where athletes can invest in the same deals as leading venture capital firms and tech founders.

Already trusted by 200+ athletes globally - including Super Bowl champions, Stanley Cup winners, Premier League champions, NBA and MLB All-Stars, world top-10 tennis players, and Olympians - sequel is the premier destination for athletes serious about building wealth beyond their playing careers.

A world-class team is looking for a full-time Backend Engineer to build for and iterate on our investment platform focused on professional athletes.

We are here to win - not just to take part. Just like our clients who operate at the elite level of sport, we understand that in order to win; we need to put in the work. This means going the extra mile, being willing to do what others will not and holding ourselves to a higher standard. Some companies play to not lose, we play to win. We are proactive, decisive and have the courage to take risks.

We are adaptable - we understand in a world that is changing faster than ever before - the only constant is change. The average lifespan of a Fortune 100 company in 1958 was 61 years, now it is 18 years. We adapt to a changing world, constantly iterating, moving forward and staying relevant.

Impossible is an opinion - we are on a mission to build something which has never been done before from the ground up. It will be a hard journey full of challenges which are currently unsolved. Our culture is defined by the fact that when we are confronted with challenges, we work from the assumption that it is possible to overcome them.

We are transparent - we challenge each other. Regardless of title, seniority or reporting lines. We give feedback and we are hungry to receive it. We value honest feedback delivered with kindness, and we value people who ask questions.

We always trust, respect and care for each other - it’s no easy feat working in a startup, let alone one with goals as ambitious as ours. At Sequel we believe no one is ever too busy to support fellow team members and that we should always be helpful, inclusive and selfless in the way we work. Diversity of background and thought is celebrated as we respect and appreciate what makes us all different. We don’t tolerate free riders, egos or workplace politics.

Requirements

🏆 Who You Are

• You're passionate about solving difficult problems at scale, with at least 2+ years of experience in shipping digital solutions.
• You know your way around Firebase and GCP, especially cloud functions
• You use TypeScript everyday to ensure your code is typed and easy to understand
• You're comfortable implementing backend functionalities with security in mind, your code will move millions $
• Your skill set is mainly focused on back-end development, allowing you to create seamless user experiences working together with the rest of the team
• You understand the importance of learning new frameworks and testing your code thoroughly.
• You have a strong desire to learn more about the intersection of technology, sports and investing.
• (Optional) Experience with React Native.
• (Optional) Experience with Big Query

Benefits

• 💰 Meaningful options package
• 🏥 Premium health insurance with Axa + free Emerald membership (health screening)
• 🧘 We offer perks through Juno, a holistic perks platform
• 🍼 Generous parental leave policy
• 🏢 We believe our best work is done together in the office, but we offer flexibility for team members to work up to 1 day per week at home
• 💻 Choose your own equipment & tools (cursor, chatgpt)
• 🏝 25 days off + bank holidays
• 📚 £500 per year learning and development budget
• 🏋️ Gym Membership Contributions