Senior Software Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling
Starling Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Overview
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. We have built a modern technology platform that is now available to banks and financial institutions worldwide, enabling innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes. We are an engineering-led company that values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness.
Responsibilities
* As a Senior Engineer you will:
o Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform
* As an Engineer you will:
o Contribute to our award-winning platform and internal tooling
o Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way
o Share knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture
o Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver
o Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive
o Be part of a scaling team as we change banking for good
Requirements
We are open-minded about hiring; we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We primarily code 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. We have built our entire banking platform in house, mostly in Java, and seek people who want to work on the tooling used by engineers daily.
The main Backend Tech Stack includes, but is not limited to:
* Java
* AWS & GCP (cloud-native)
* Microservice-based architecture
* Kubernetes (EKS)
* TeamCity for CI / CD (multiple production releases per day)
* Terraform and Grafana
Interview Process
Interviewing is a two-way process and we want you to have time to get to know us as much as we are getting to know you. The process is conversational, with questions and curiosity welcomed. Typical steps include:
* Initial interview with an Engineer – 45 minutes
* Take-home technical task to discuss in the next interview
* Technical interview with some Engineers – 1.5 hours
* Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO – 45 minutes
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Annual leave increases with length of service; option to buy or sell up to five extra days
* 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
* Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
* Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
* Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
* Partner benefits discounts (Waitrose, Mr& Mrs Smith, Peloton)
* Generous family-friendly policies
* Referral incentives
* Perkbox with retail discounts and wellness benefits
* Cycle to Work, salary-sacrificed gym partnerships, EV leasing
About Us
You may be put off applying for a role because you don’t tick every box. We’re open to flexible working discussions where possible. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. 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 characteristic protected by law. By applying, you consent to data processing for recruiting and related purposes as described in our Privacy Notice.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: IT
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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