Senior Java Software Engineer

We Love Alfa
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
15 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

About the role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We’re looking for a Mid/Senior Backend Engineer to join a team that keeps frameworks lean and focuses on what matters: clean, maintainable code, shipped fast with TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery.

Our stack includes Java 17/21, GCP, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, NewRelic, PostgreSQL, Redis, Spock, jOOQ, and Flyway.

What you’ll be doing

* Building mobile APIs

* Developing microservices to evolve our architecture

* Perfecting systems that our business depends on, like risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing

* Focusing on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems

What you'll need

* Fluency with Java

* 5+ years of experience in backend development

* A bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field

* To be a quick learner with an ambitious attitude and results-driven personality

* The ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Fluency in English

Nice to have

* Proficiency with Kotlin or Scala

* A background in finance

* Experience in a startup or scale-up

* Experience in a product-focused environment

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