Senior Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge SaaS platform that transforms banking through technology. As part of a collaborative environment, you will lead projects, contribute to an award-winning platform, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in Java, a passion for clean coding, and a desire to innovate within the fintech space. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Holidays

Insurance

Pension Schemes

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Aptitude and attitude prioritized over specific experience.
• Interest in building tooling for daily engineering use.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the Engine team and platform.
• Build new features and products from scratch.

Skills

Java

Clean Coding

Automated Testing

Continuous Deployment

Microservice Architecture

Tools

AWS

GCP

TeamCity

Terraform

Grafana

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling, London

Client: Starling Bank

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5b1d3c753d95

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to collaborate with leading banks worldwide to build rapid growth businesses using our technology.

Engine is Starling's SaaS platform, initially built to power Starling Bank, now available to financial institutions globally, offering innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes.

Our technologists thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on building, creating, and innovating with disruptive fintech technology. We promote a flat organizational structure to empower decision-making and foster collaboration. We value self-driven individuals who take ownership, share knowledge, and aim for excellence, guided by our core values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness.

Hybrid Working: We prefer team members to be within commuting distance of our offices for in-person collaboration.

About Engineering at Engine by Starling: https://www.enginebystarling.com/

We seek Backend Software Engineers to enhance our Engine Platform, improve existing features, and develop new functionalities for banks worldwide.

Engineers at all levels are valued for their engagement, care for customers, and coding excellence. We encourage applying a broad skill set to solve diverse challenges and contribute to transforming banking globally.

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Lead projects or functional areas within the Engine team and platform.

As an Engineer, you will:

• Contribute to our award-winning platform and internal tools.
• Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable manner.
• Share knowledge and foster a learning culture.
• Own your projects, collaborate across teams, and deliver results.
• Strive for greatness, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in scaling our organization and changing banking for good.

Requirements:

We prioritize aptitude and attitude over specific experience or qualifications. Our primary language is Java, but expertise is not mandatory upon joining. We value clean coding, simplicity, automated testing, and continuous deployment. Candidates should be interested in building tooling used daily by our engineers.

The main components of our backend tech stack include:

• Java (majority of backend code)
• AWS & GCP (cloud-native)
• Microservice architecture
• TeamCity for CI/CD
• Terraform and Grafana

Our interview process is conversational and designed to be mutually informative, including initial chats, technical assessments, and discussions with senior leadership. We offer comprehensive benefits, including holidays, insurance, pension schemes, wellness programs, and various employee perks.

About Us:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, considering candidates without regard to race, religion, age, gender, or other protected characteristics. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement, as we value potential and attitude.