Back Office jobs in France

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

Engine is Starling's SaaS business, built to power Starling Bank, which became a separate entity two years ago.

Starling Bank's success is largely due to our modern, ground-up technology. Our SaaS platform now enables banks globally to leverage innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes, contributing to Starling's achievements.

We combine banking expertise with top-tier technology to become the preferred partner for banks and consultancies worldwide.

As a company, we expect everyone to contribute to delivering excellent outcomes. We are engineering-led and seek someone excited about how Engine’s technology can transform banking markets globally.

Hybrid Working

We support a hybrid work model, preferring employees to be within commuting distance of our offices for in-person collaboration. Some travel, including international, may be required depending on client needs.

Engine engineers are passionate about developing new features across various tech stacks. Learn more in our Blog and case studies with Women in Tech.

About the role

As a Solution Architect, you will understand Engine’s architecture, explain our product, identify client needs, and support solution design. You will engage in sales, delivery, and client success, collaborating with multiple teams. The role involves travel across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and possibly internationally, including secondments or relocation opportunities.

What you'll do:

You will become an Engine expert, communicate its capabilities to diverse audiences, act as a trusted advisor during implementation, and collaborate on feature development. You will shape product roadmaps, support sales with demos, and lead technical discussions with clients. Your role includes designing solutions with clients and partners, understanding local banking regulations, and documenting technical scopes to guide delivery. You will also ensure ongoing client success through technical guidance and troubleshooting, working closely with engineering and client success teams.

Must Have

• Experience in software engineering and solution architecture throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Experience with APIs, OpenAPI, and sequence diagrams
• Client-facing experience and stakeholder relationship skills
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to Have

• Experience in banking, payments, or related fields
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud apps
• Experience with digital transformation and integration projects
• Ability to quickly understand client problems and present technical solutions
• Experience with AWS, GCP, Microservices, Java, and PostgreSQL

About you

• Collaborative and self-motivated
• Focused on delivery and client success
• Effective communicator across roles and backgrounds
• Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally

Interview process

Our interviews are conversational, allowing mutual exploration. Expect a ~25-minute initial chat, followed by a technical interview with presentation, and a final interview. We offer 33 days holiday, extra days for birthdays, and various benefits including private healthcare, pension, insurance, and discounts. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of background.