Software Engineer II - Java - Engine by Starling

As a Backend Software Engineer at Engine by Starling, you help evolve a SaaS platform used by global banks. You’ll build features from scratch and adapt existing capabilities for new markets, collaborating across teams to deliver scalable solutions. You’ll contribute to an engineering-driven culture that values learning and ownership. This role offers the chance to shape banking technology at scale and work with a modern, cloud-native stack. You’ll join a mission to transform banking for good with a supportive, cross-functional team.

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth
• Cycle to Work
• EV leasing

• Contribute to the award-winning platform and internal tooling
• Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way
• Share knowledge and foster a learning culture
• Own projects and deliver in small cross-bank teams
• Strive for excellence and stay curious
• Be part of a scaling team as the organization grows

• Aptitude and attitude prioritized over specific experience or qualifications
• Proficiency in Java preferred; expert level not required at join
• Experience with clean code, simple solutions, automated testing, and CI/CD
• Familiarity with building banking tooling in-house
• Knowledge of core backend concepts and scalable software practices

• Curiosity
• Collaborative mindset
• Customer-centric thinking
• Java
• AWS & GCP (cloud-native)
• Microservice architecture