Java Software Engineer

Who you are

• We're looking for engineers who have good attention to detail and can write clear, concise and maintainable code
• You should have a good understanding of the lifecycle of a project and be able to engage in this process with internal stakeholders, as well as experience in designing systems to solve problems
• Experience with Postgres is highly desirable, and any experience with Netsuite would be a bonus
• We’re open-minded when it comes to hiring; we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific qualifications
• We code mostly in Java, with some TypeScript, but you need not be an expert when you join us
• We care about the quality and resilience of the systems we build, and if you’re motivated to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we’d love to hear from you
• If you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway

What the job involves

• The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers
• Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness
• We’re seeking highly motivated engineers with around 3-4 years of Java experience to play a key role in our Finance Engineering team
• You will take part in writing and supporting key financial systems such as the bank’s ledgers and the systems that integrate with them
• The Finance Engineering team sits at the core of the bank, and is responsible for the correct accounting of every transaction that passes through the bank's systems
• Our team focuses on correctness and accuracy of transactions, on recording the underlying story of money as it moves, and on supporting and automating the complex financial processes that take place behind the scenes
• We work directly with the treasurers and accountants that allow the bank to thrive, and with every project and system within the bank that has financial impact
• This is a unique opportunity to work with some of Starling's mission-critical services and products

The application process

• Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious
• Initial phone call - ~45 minutes
• Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview - ~3 hours
• Technical interview - ~1.5 hours
• Final Interview - ~40 minutes

Benefits

• Time off: 25 days holiday, plus your birthday as an extra freebie. You can also opt out of bank holidays and take them when works for you!
• Health insurance: Private health insurance with Vitality Health, one of the UK's leading private medical insurers
• Pension scheme
• Paid volunteering leave: We encourage all our employees to give back. You can take up to 16 hours paid leave a year, specifically to help causes meaningful to you
• Gym & cycle to work schemes: We offer discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes through salary sacrifice
• Perkbox: For a wide range of retail, entertainment and leisure discounts (as well as cash back) at a huge variety of businesses