Android Engineer

About The Company

Starling Bank is the UK's pioneering digital bank committed to transforming the way people manage their finances. Established with the vision to revolutionise banking through innovative technology, Starling offers a fairer, more accessible, and user-friendly banking experience. As a fully licensed UK bank, we combine the agility and culture of a fast‑paced tech company with the security and trust of a traditional financial institution. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals operates across multiple locations including London, Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester. We are passionate about leveraging technology to empower our customers to save, spend, and manage their money seamlessly and transparently.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Android Engineer to join our dynamic mobile development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing and maintaining our Android banking application, ensuring it remains at the forefront of fintech innovation. You will work within cross‑functional teams to develop new features, improve existing functionalities, and optimise the overall user experience. The ideal candidate will be self‑driven, proactive, and passionate about delivering high‑quality, secure, and accessible mobile solutions. Reporting to and collaborating closely with our Mobile Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make impactful decisions, contribute to the technical direction of our Android platform, and participate in a culture that values continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess a solid background in Android development, with extensive experience in Kotlin and Java. A strong understanding of MVVM architecture, RxJava, dependency injection frameworks like Dagger, and persistence solutions such as Realm is essential. Experience with UI/UX design principles, accessibility standards, and security best practices is highly desirable. Candidates should have a proven track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code, with familiarity in automated testing tools like Espresso and JUnit. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team are also important. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience and a passion for fintech innovation are equally valued.

Responsibilities

As an Android Engineer at Starling Bank, your core responsibilities will include developing and maintaining features within our Android application, ensuring high standards of security, performance, and accessibility. You will participate in code reviews, contribute to the design and implementation of new functionalities, and collaborate with designers and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences. Your role will also involve writing comprehensive unit and UI tests to guarantee application stability and reliability. You will work closely with QA engineers to ensure quality assurance and participate in continuous integration and deployment processes. Additionally, you will stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and emerging technologies, providing insights and recommendations to improve our mobile platform. Ownership of your work from development through to deployment and maintenance will be vital, along with sharing knowledge and best practices with your colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday entitlement, with the flexibility to take public holidays as needed
• An additional day's holiday on your birthday
• Annual leave increases with length of service, with options to buy or sell up to five days
• 16 hours of paid volunteering leave annually
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a company‑enhanced pension plan
• 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 supporting work‑life balance
• Referral incentives through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Perkbox membership offering retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks
• Participation in initiatives like Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and Electric Vehicle leasing programmes

Equal Opportunity

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our workplace. We consider all applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. When you provide personal information during the application process, it is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which details how we handle your data. By submitting your application, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes, with full transparency and respect for your privacy rights.