Staff Backend Engineer - Banking Platform Leader

Starling; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Starling is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join its Engine platform team in Manchester. As a part of a hybrid work culture, you'll lead projects, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with stakeholders.

The role requires strong Java skills, a solid understanding of DevOps practices, and the ability to mentor teammates. With generous benefits including 33 days holiday and private medical insurance, Starling promotes a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and delivering change.
• Experience in a cloud-native environment.
• Able to coach and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet goals.
• Contribute to and build new features on the Engine platform.

Skills

Java

DevOps practices

Technical leadership

Microservices architecture

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

TeamCity

Job description

Starling is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join its Engine platform team in Manchester. As a part of a hybrid work culture, you'll lead projects, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with stakeholders.

The role requires strong Java skills, a solid understanding of DevOps practices, and the ability to mentor teammates. With generous benefits including 33 days holiday and private medical insurance, Starling promotes a supportive work environment.