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About The Company
Starling Bank is a pioneering digital banking institution committed to transforming the way people manage their finances. As the UK's first fully licensed digital bank, Starling leverages innovative technology to provide fairer, more accessible, and user-friendly banking services. With a mission to fix banking, the company aims to demystify financial management and empower customers through cutting-edge solutions. Employing over 3,000 dedicated professionals across offices in London, Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester, Starling fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and ownership. The company is built on core values such as listening to customers, simplicity, integrity, accountability, and striving for excellence, which guide every aspect of its operations and growth.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented Android Engineer to join our innovative engineering team at Starling Bank. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our mobile banking application, ensuring it remains resilient, secure, and user-centric. You will work within cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features on a rapid release cycle. Your contributions will directly impact millions of customers, helping them to manage their money more effectively through a seamless and accessible mobile experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mobile development, eager to work with the latest technologies, and committed to writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
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The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Android development, with proficiency in Kotlin and experience working with modern Android frameworks and tools. A solid understanding of MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, Material Design, and asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow is essential. Experience with dependency injection frameworks such as Hilt, and familiarity with persistence solutions like Realm or Room, will be highly advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to security best practices, accessibility, and high-quality testing using tools like Espresso and JUnit. Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and a self-driven attitude are key qualities for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Android applications that deliver a seamless user experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and improvements.
- Ensure the security, accessibility, and performance of the mobile app across various devices and Android versions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including UI, unit, and integration tests, to ensure high-quality releases.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
- Contribute to the migration and modernization of legacy codebases, adopting new technologies and frameworks.
- Monitor app performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize user experience.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovative ideas to the team.
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- 25 days of annual leave, with the flexibility to take public holidays on dates that suit you.
- An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate and relax.
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service, with options to buy or sell up to five extra days.
- Paid volunteering leave of 16 hours per year to support community initiatives.
- Competitive salary with options for salary sacrifice, enhanced pension schemes, and life insurance at four times your salary.
- Private Medical Insurance through VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care services.
- Exclusive partner discounts with brands like Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton.
- Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance and parental responsibilities.
- Referral schemes and Perkbox memberships offering retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.
- Participation in initiatives such as Cycle to Work, gym partnerships via salary sacrifice, and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing programs.
Equal Opportunity
Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives innovation. When providing personal data during the application process, you do so voluntarily and in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By applying, you agree that Starling Bank may process your personal information for recruitment purposes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
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