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Overview
Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling. Engine is Starling\'s software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that powers Starling Bank, now a separate business. Engine helps banks and financial institutions worldwide benefit from innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes. Engine engineers operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a flat structure that empowers decision-making. We value ownership, collaboration, and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for customers. Hybrid working is available, with a preference for candidates located within a commutable distance of our offices.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to our award-winning platform and internal tooling
- Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way
- Share knowledge, contributing to our learning culture
- Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver
- Aim for greatness, staying curious and inquisitive
- Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good
Requirements
We\'re open-minded when it comes to hiring and care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We code primarily in Java but you need not be an expert when you join. We value clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we\'d love to hear from you. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below; experience in all is not required, but preferred:
- Java (majority of backend codebase)
- AWS & GCP - cloud-native
- Microservice-based architecture
- Kubernetes (EKS)
- TeamCity for CI/CD
- Terraform and Grafana
Interview process
- Initial interview with an Engineer (~45 minutes)
- Take-home technical test to discuss in the next interview
- Technical interview with engineers (~1.5 hours)
- Final interview with CTO/deputy CTO (~45 minutes)
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Leave increases with service; option to buy/sell up to five extra days
- 16 hours paid volunteering per year
- Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension
- Life insurance (4x salary) & group income protection
- Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth; partner discounts
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Refer-a-friend incentive
- Perkbox membership with discounts and wellbeing perks
- Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, EV leasing and related initiatives
About Us & Equal Opportunity
Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer. We foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. By applying, you consent to processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice for recruiting purposes.
We may provide additional information such as locations and seniority level in the job listing. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function/Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.
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