Android Engineer

About The Company Engine by Starling is a pioneering technology company based in London, Manchester, and Cardiff, dedicated to transforming the banking landscape through innovative software solutions. As an independent SaaS business spun out from Starling Bank, Engine leverages cutting-edge technology to empower financial institutions worldwide. Our platform provides modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that have contributed significantly to Starling's remarkable growth and success. We are committed to building a disruptive, scalable, and secure technology stack that enables banks and financial organizations to deliver exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence. About The Role We are seeking passionate and skilled Android Engineers to join our dynamic team at Engine by Starling. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our award-winning Android application and internal tooling. You will have the opportunity to build new features and products from scratch, ensuring they are configurable, scalable, and maintainable. As part of our collaborative environment, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, QA engineers, and fellow developers, to deliver high-quality solutions that support our mission of changing banking for good. Your responsibilities will include owning your projects, sharing knowledge, and continuously striving for excellence in everything you do. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Android development with a focus on creating accessible, secure, and maintainable applications. You should have experience working with modern Android libraries and frameworks such as Dagger, Realm, Retrofit, Coil, Compose, and Coroutines. A good understanding of internationalization, accessibility standards, and security best practices is essential. Familiarity with testing frameworks like Espresso and JUnit, as well as experience with CI/CD pipelines, will be advantageous. We value self-driven individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a fast-paced fintech environment. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory if you have relevant hands-on experience. Responsibilities Contribute to the development and enhancement of our Android app, ensuring a seamless user experience.Design, build, and maintain new features and products from initial concept to deployment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate them into high-quality code.Implement security best practices across all layers of the application, prioritizing user data protection and privacy.Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, utilizing frameworks such as Espresso and JUnit for UI and unit testing.Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and team discussions to foster a culture of continuous improvement.Assist in migrating legacy codebases from XML layouts and RxJava2 to modern architectures like Compose and Coroutines.Contribute to the development of SDKs supporting international clients, ensuring compliance with global standards.Engage in regular learning and development activities, staying updated with the latest Android and fintech trends. Benefits 33 days of holiday, including public holidays, with flexible scheduling options.An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate and recharge.Annual leave 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.Salary sacrifice schemes and a company-enhanced pension plan.Life insurance coverage at four times your salary and group income protection.Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care services.Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.Referral incentives and a comprehensive Perkbox membership offering retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.Participation in initiatives such as Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and Electric Vehicle leasing programs. Equal Opportunity Engine by Starling is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be 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 law. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to reshape banking for good. By 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 for recruitment purposes.