> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/13714-senior-java-software-engineer-payment-schemes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/13714-senior-java-software-engineer-payment-schemes). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Software Engineer - Payment Schemes - **Company:** Starling - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Backend, Kubernetes, Teamcity, Terraform - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4dcda800fec98cd6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terraform?, We're seeking highly motivated engineers with at least 5 years of Java experience to play a key role in our Payment Schemes team. You will build and maintain the systems responsible for Starling's payment integrations ensuring system stability and accuracy. We're looking for engineers who have excellent attention to detail and can write clear, concise and maintainable code. You should have a strong understanding of delivering robust, scalable systems and a proven track record of engineering excellence. Experience with AWS and Postgres is highly desirable. ## Description The main part of our 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 (makes up the majority of our backend codebase) * AWS & GCP (we're cloud-native) * Distributed service-based architecture * Kubernetes (EKS) * TeamCity for CI/CD (lots of teams are releasing code 15-20 times per day!) * Terraform and Grafana The Team The Payment Schemes team sits at the edge of the bank, integrating with third-party systems that power instant, scheduled, and cross-border payments. Our team focuses on correctness and system stability while ensuring that new features, improved reliability, and mandated changes are delivered. When a customer sends a payment, we're the team that ensures that the payment is handled properly. We own Starling's integrations with Faster Payments, BACS, and our SWIFT connectivity, to mention just a few. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of Starling's mission-critical services. Our 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 - ~3 hours * Technical interview - ~1.5 hours * Final Interview - ~40 minutes ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)