Graduate Programme 2027: Software Engineer (Java)

Revolut Ltd; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa assistance

Travel costs covered

First month of accommodation

Job summary

Revolut Ltd is launching a 12-month Graduate Programme for ambitious graduates in technology. You’ll work on real projects, building APIs and microservices using Java 17/21, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, SparkJava, Spock, and jOOQ.

You’ll collaborate across teams, receive mentoring, and contribute to risk management and payments systems. Open to international applicants relocating to Revolut tech hubs; ~3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Upcoming graduate with a 2:1 degree in CS/Math/Physics or STEM.
• Graduate in 2025–2027 with a strong portfolio of coding projects.
• Portfolio of coding projects or open-source contributions.
• Solid problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Fluent English with strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Full-time availability from early or late 2027, hybrid role.
• Willingness to attend a Revolut office in country of employment at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers and product owners across stacks.
• Build APIs and develop microservices.
• Optimize systems for risk management, fraud detection, and payments.
• Drive greenfield projects and enhance existing ones.
• Mentor with senior engineers to build expertise.
• Manage tasks, track progress, and deliver outcomes.
• Share updates and collaborate with global teams.
• Use feedback to accelerate development.

Skills

Fluency in English

Portfolio of coding projects

Problem solving skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Math/Physics or STEM

Graduate in 2025, 2026 or 2027

2:1 degree or equivalent

Tools

Java 17/21

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

Redis

SparkJava

Spock

jOOQ

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is built for ambitious graduates who want to launch their careers in fintech. Over this 12-month programme, you’ll work on real projects, solve complex challenges, and make an impact from day one. With structured training and hands‑on experience, you’ll grow your skills while exploring different areas of the business.

Top performers can be promoted during or after the programme, giving you the chance to continue your journey at Revolut.

About The Role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We’re looking for Java Engineers who want to own the full lifecycle of features, work across varied projects, and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Our stack includes Java 17/21, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, SparkJava, Spock, jOOQ, and a TDD approach.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

Join us from anywhere

The Graduate Programme is open to international applicants willing to relocate to one of our tech hubs in Poland, Portugal, Spain, the UAE, or the UK. We’ll support you with visa assistance, travel costs, and your first month of accommodation (conditions apply). You’ll be expected to spend around 3 days per week in the office (where role and location allow).

Key dates

• Applications: open from May 2026
• Recruitment process: July–December 2026
• Programme start: March or September 2027

You can specify your preferred intake during the recruitment process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with Software Engineers and Product Owners across different tech stacks
• Building APIs and developing microservices
• Optimising systems for risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing
• Driving greenfield projects and enhancing existing ones
• Partnering with senior mentors to build expertise
• Managing tasks, tracking progress, and delivering outcomes
• Sharing updates and collaborating with global teams
• Using regular feedback to accelerate your development

What You’ll Need

• A predicted or achieved 2:1 degree, or equivalent grade
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, maths, physics, or another STEM subject
• To have graduated in 2025, 2026, or 2027
• A portfolio of coding projects or open‑source contributions
• Solid problem‑solving skills
• A proactive, ambitious, and results‑driven mindset
• Fluency in English
• Great communication and organisational skills
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment
• Full-time availability from early or late 2027
• The ability to attend a Revolut office in your country of employment at least 3 days per week (this is a hybrid role)

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.

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