OverviewSoftware Engineer - Java - Engine by Starling. Southampton, England, United Kingdom.Engine by Starling is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform powering banks and financial institutions worldwide. We are an engineering-led company focused on delivering great outcomes for clients with our modern, in-house technology.ResponsibilitiesContribute to our award-winning platform and internal toolingBuild new features and products from scratch in a configurable wayShare knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning cultureOwn your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliverAim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitiveBe part of a scaling team as we change banking for goodRequirementsWe’re open-minded when it comes to hiring; aptitude and attitude are valued over specific experience or qualificationsPrimary programming focus is Java; you do not need to be an expert when you joinCommit to clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing, and continuous deploymentInterest in building tools used by engineers daily; the role involves backend workExperience with our core backend stack is a plus but not requiredOur Backend Tech Stack (not required to have experience in all):Java – majority of backend codebaseAWS & GCP – cloud-nativeMicroservice-based architectureKubernetes (EKS)TeamCity for CI/CD (multiple production releases per day)Terraform and GrafanaInterview processInitial interview with an engineer – ~45 minutesTake-home technical test to discuss in the next interviewTechnical interview with engineers – ~1.5 hoursFinal interview with CTO/deputy CTO – ~45 minutesBenefits33 days holiday (including public holidays)Extra day’s holiday for your birthdayAnnual leave increases with length of service; option to buy/sell up to five extra days16 hours paid volunteering time per yearSalary sacrifice, company-enhanced pensionLife insurance at 4x salary & group income protectionPrivate Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth (mental health support and cancer care); partner discountsGenerous family-friendly policiesRefer-a-friend incentivesPerkbox membership with retail discounts and wellness platformInitiatives like Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and EV leasingAbout us / Equal opportunityEngine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer. We foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we consider applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruiting purposes in accordance with our Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr