[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Starling

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Ember team and help us build the robust backend systems and APIs that power these product experiences, while also contributing to fullstack development when needed. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys writing high-quality code and contributing to reliable, well-observed systems in production.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building backend systems and APIs in production environments.
• Experience writing software in TypeScript, Java.
• Proficiency with GCP and Terraform.
• A track record of owning work from initial design through to production support.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineers, product owners, and designers to deliver valuable outcomes.
• Experience in regulated/security-sensitive environments or building financial/accounting systems is a plus.
• Frontend experience (React, TypeScript) is a plus.

Requirements

• Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of backend services and product functionality.
• Contribute to the design of scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on simplicity and maintainability.
• Build and improve services running in GCP, using Terraform to support infrastructure changes.
• Improve observability across our systems, including monitoring, alerting, and logging.
• Support high engineering standards through code review, technical discussion, and mentoring other engineers.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you).
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off.
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a 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.
• Generous family-friendly policies.
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks.
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing.