Revolut
Lead Software Engineer (Java) - SSO
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Lead Software Engineer (Java) - SSO
About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products—including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more—help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, two things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. We currently have 13,000+ people working around the world, both in our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant, driven individuals. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning complexity into simplicity.
About The Role
Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions worldwide, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.
We’re seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to optimise frameworks and prioritise efficiency: clean, maintainable code, rapid delivery with TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery.
As part of the SSO team, you’ll play a critical role in providing a secure, reliable, scalable way for users and services to authenticate across our ecosystem.
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Tech stack includes: Java (17/21), GCP, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, NewRelic, PostgreSQL, Redis, Spock, jOOQ, and Flyway.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Developing microservices to evolve our architecture
- Perfecting critical systems like risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing
- Focusing on greenfield development and improving existing systems
Requirements
For this role, we require:
- Fluency with Java
- 6+ years of experience in backend development
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, maths, physics, or a related field
- The ability to learn quickly, possess an ambitious attitude, and deliver results
- Strong teamwork skills for high-paced environments
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills
- Fluency in English
Nice-to-have qualities:
- Experience with Kotlin or Scala
- Experience in finance
- Background in a startup or scale-up
- Work in a product-focused environment
Culture & Inclusion at Revolut
Building a global financial super app is just the start. Our Revoluters are our top priority—which is why in 2021 we launched our inaugural Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Framework. Our mission is to thrive and grow every day by fostering an inclusive workplace. We know that diverse talent and inclusive practices drive innovation, enabling us to deliver exceptional products for our customers.
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