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Software Engineer - Card Integrations - Visa / Mastercard

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Starling Bank

Jun 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Software Engineering
  • London

Requirements

  • Have experience with Visa or Mastercard system integrations
  • Have worked at a Bank, Fintech, Issuer or Acquirer on card integration projects
  • We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis.
  • The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great:
  • Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase
  • AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native
  • Microservice based architecture
  • Kubernetes (EKS)
  • TeamCity for CI / CD (lots of team are releasing code 15-20 times per day!)
  • Terraform and Grafana

Responsibilities

  • Design and build integrations with global card payments networks in a cloud native environment
  • Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling
  • Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way
  • Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture
  • Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver
  • Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive
  • Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good

Application Process

  • Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:
  • Initial phone call - ~45 minutes
  • Take home technical test to be discussed in the technical interview
  • Technical interview - ~1.5 hours
  • Final Interview ~45 minutes

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Software Engineer in the Card Integrations team?

The primary role of a Software Engineer in the Card Integrations team is to work on the Engine Platform to develop new extensions and integrations with card processors, specifically targeting improvements that make the platform best-in-class for banks worldwide.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

The job listing indicates that they are looking for engineers at all levels, meaning that candidates with varying degrees of experience are welcome. However, a strong interest in software engineering, a passion for coding, and an ability to solve diverse problems across teams are essential.

What technologies will I be working with as part of this team?

While the job description mentions a focus on building integrations with card processors such as Visa and Mastercard, it emphasizes that engineers are welcome to contribute regardless of their primary tech stack. Therefore, familiarity with various technologies may be beneficial.

Is there an emphasis on team collaboration in this role?

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on team collaboration. The company values individuals who can work across teams to tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions in banking.

How does the company support engagement and customer care among its employees?

The company encourages engineers to be engaged and to care about their code, their customers, and their contributions to banking. The emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, along with resources such as blogs and case studies, supports this culture.

What opportunities are there for professional development within the team?

The job description highlights a multi-faceted environment where engineers can apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, indicating opportunities for professional growth and development by working on diverse projects.

Are there specific initiatives for diversity and inclusion, such as programs for women in tech?

Yes, the company has initiatives in place, as referenced in the job description, including case studies with Women in Tech, which emphasizes their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What is the company's vision regarding the impact of their work in banking?

The company's vision focuses on changing banking for good, highlighting their commitment to innovation and improving the banking experience for users globally.

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Starling Bank

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Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re Starling Bank (aka the Best British Bank 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021). Through our app and online banking platform, we’re helping nearly 1 million customers take control of their money like never before. Quicker, easier and distinctly better. We offer various accounts – personal, joint, business, euro and connected – each of which can be managed from your mobile or desktop. Features include instant payment notifications, insights into your spending habits, in-app card lock, a flexible overdraft and 24/7 customer support. There’s also the Starling Marketplace, which gives you access to a wide range of services and products from third party providers. Plus, with a MasterCard Contactless Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, FitBit Pay and Garmin Pay, you can pay your way. Apply for our Personal Current Account in under five minutes, available for iOS and Android. Starling is a fully licensed bank fully covered up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. We’re also connected to the Current Account Switch Guarantee, so switching couldn’t be easier. It only takes a few taps and we’ll manage the rest for you within seven working days. Starling for BusinessWhether you’re a sole trader, a limited company or part of a multi-owner business, Starling can help make your financial life a whole lot easier. Our various business accounts have same day set up, no monthly fees and easy accounting tools that support your business as it grows. Interested? Get the lowdown here.