LondonEngineering – Cards Engineering /Employee - Permanent /HybridOur StoryHello there. We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don't like about finance and does the opposite. We're redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we've built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Follow us on Instagram @zopalifeThe engineering challengeOur 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. You will focus on shipping great products, not just writing superb codeDesign and build modern, reliable, scalable microservicesOwn your services end-to-end, from conception to production monitoringCollaborate directly with product, design and data experts to shape solutionsYour toolkit: You'll work with Kotlin, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Aurora Postgres, and other modern technologies. A product-focused engineering mindsetExperience building distributed systems at scaleTest-driven development practicesComfort operating in uncertainty and rapid changeCollaborative problem-solving skillsOur engineering culture: Customer impact over unnecessary complexityTeam success over individual heroicsOperational ownership, not just feature deliveryContinuous improvement through honest feedbackAdded bonus: Experience with fintech or banking is a plus, but we value problem-solvers from all backgrounds#CG-LI1At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We value face-to-face collaboration and a good work-life balance. This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. Our approach to AI in interviewsAt Zopa, AI isn't something we're testing out — it's part of how we work every day. As a proud partner of Jobs 2030, we're committed to building AI fluency across our workforce, and we expect Zopians to use AI as part of how they do their jobs. Because of that, we want to be transparent about how we think about AI use during our hiring process. Behavioural and competency-based interviews: please don't use AI. An AI-generated answer can't tell us that. Some technical stages actively welcome AI use, others don't. Your Talent Partner will let you know what's expected at each stage. Where AI is part of the assessment, we'll be interested not just in the outcome, but in how you used it – the tools you chose, your reasoning, and the decisions you made along the way.
Java/Kotlin Engineer in London employer: Zopa
Zopa is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles in shaping data privacy strategies. With a strong focus on professional development, team members benefit from growth opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry experts in a vibrant London setting. The hybrid work model enhances work-life balance, making Zopa a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of data privacy.
