Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android development, with experience in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality applications. Proficiency in Kotlin and Java is essential, alongside familiarity with modern Android frameworks such as Compose, Retrofit, Realm, and Dagger. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (JUnit, Espresso), and manual testing processes is highly valued. Knowledge of accessibility standards and security best practices in mobile development is required, given our focus on delivering secure and user-friendly banking apps. Experience with internationalization, SDK development, and working with legacy codebases will be advantageous. We seek self-driven individuals who are curious, proactive, and committed to ownership and excellence in their work. A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively across teams are also important.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our Android banking app and internal tools, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Design, build, and deploy new features and products from concept to production, maintaining high standards of code quality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA, and backend engineers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Own your projects from start to finish, including planning, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Implement security, accessibility, and performance optimizations across all layers of the application.
• Write automated UI and unit tests to ensure application stability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and help migrate legacy code to modern frameworks.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our Android platform.

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday, including public holidays, with flexibility to take days when it suits you best.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Annual leave increases with length of service, with options to buy or sell up to five extra days.
• 16 hours of paid volunteering time per year to support community initiatives.
• Competitive salary with options for salary sacrifice and a company-enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage of four times your salary and group income protection.
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care.
• Partner benefits such as discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton.
• Family-friendly policies promoting work-life balance.
• Referral incentives to recommend talented colleagues.
• Perkbox membership providing retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and Electric Vehicle leasing schemes.

Equal Opportunity

Engine by Starling is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of transforming banking for good. When submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which details how we handle your information during the recruitment process.