Senior Java/Kotlin Software Engineer

Company: Zopa
Apply for the Senior Java/Kotlin Software Engineer
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Requirements

  • Strong backend engineering experience using Kotlin or Java in a production environment
  • Passionate about building reliable, high-quality products — not just writing code
  • Comfortable working on distributed systems with scale and complexity
  • Advocates for testing, clean code, and automation throughout the development process
  • Understands trade-offs in product delivery and values pragmatism
  • Enjoys solving problems collaboratively and mentoring others
  • Clear communicator with experience working cross-functionally
  • Excited by fast-moving environments and full ownership of your work
  • (Desirable) Experience with fintech or banking is a plus, but we value problem-solvers from all backgrounds

What the job involves

  • Our Software Engineers don’t just write code, they solve real financial problems for millions of customers. You’ll work on distributed systems processing thousands of transactions daily, build resilient services that handle people’s money, and create experiences that make traditionally complex financial products feel simple
  • Designing, building and running scalable backend systems using Kotlin and AWS
  • Contributing to technical direction, team practices and architectural decisions
  • Collaborating closely with product managers, designers and other engineers
  • Mentoring junior engineers and helping to raise the technical bar
  • Owning your team’s code, quality and delivery
  • Taking part in the full SDLC — including operating your own services in production
  • Writing well-tested, clean code
  • Making smart trade-offs between speed, quality and risk to deliver customer value quickly

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Posted: June 12th, 2026