Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to revolutionize banking through innovative technology. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will enhance a cutting-edge platform that empowers banks globally. Your role will involve developing new features, collaborating across teams, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and excellence. This dynamic environment values engagement and customer focus, making it an exciting opportunity for those who are self-driven and passionate about fintech solutions. Be part of a team that is transforming banking for good and making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Holidays

Insurance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong focus on clean, simple, automated solutions.
• Self-driven individuals who take ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to platform and tooling development.
• Develop new features and products from scratch.
• Foster a learning culture and share knowledge.

Skills

Java

Cloud platforms (AWS & GCP)

Microservices architecture

CI/CD tools (TeamCity)

Terraform

Grafana

Job description

Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling, London

Client: Starling Bank

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5a46831121e0

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

Engine is Starling's SaaS platform, built to power Starling Bank, now spun out as a separate business. Our platform enables banks globally to leverage innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes.

Our technologists thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on building, creating, and innovating disruptive fintech solutions. We promote a flat structure that empowers decision-making, fosters collaboration, and supports continuous learning and innovation.

To succeed at Engine, you should be self-driven, take ownership of your work, and contribute to our goal of transforming banking for good. Our core values include Listening, Simplicity, Doing the Right Thing, Ownership, and Striving for Greatness.

Hybrid Working:

We prefer team members to be within commuting distance of our offices to facilitate in-person collaboration.

About Engineering at Engine by Starling:

https://www.enginebystarling.com/

We seek Backend Software Engineers to enhance the Engine Platform and develop new features for banks worldwide, including new offerings not yet available in the UK market.

Engine engineers are passionate about delivering new features across various tech stacks. We value engagement, customer focus, code quality, and the ability to solve diverse challenges in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to our platform and tooling
• Develop new features and products from scratch
• Share knowledge and foster a learning culture
• Own projects and collaborate across teams
• Maintain curiosity and aim for excellence
• Support scaling efforts to change banking for good

Requirements:

We prioritize aptitude and attitude over specific experience. While we mainly code in Java, expertise is not mandatory. We value clean, simple, automated, and continuously deployed solutions.

Our platform is built in-house, mainly in Java. Experience with the following is a plus but not required:

• Java
• Cloud platforms (AWS & GCP)
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD tools (TeamCity)
• Terraform, Grafana

Interview Process:

Our process includes an initial chat, technical test, technical interviews, and a final interview with leadership. We offer comprehensive benefits, including holidays, insurance, and wellness programs.

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