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Our values
Bold
Having the courage to challenge the status quo and confidence to pursue ambitious goals.
Resilient
Facing into challenges with unwavering determination, and maintaining a positive outlook.
Agile
Embracing change with flexibility and speed, and continuously improving our processes.
Visionary
Inspire innovation and lead with foresight.
Empowering
Foster a culture of trust, support and accountability, enabling others to reach their full potential.
A career at Alba
At Alba we will do the best for our customers by acting with integrity, due care, skill and diligence, by being open and cooperative at all times and keeping our customers' best interests at heart.
We have a clear set of values and associated behaviours that set the tone for our culture, which create and sustain a great place to work.
Our values are the heartbeat of our team, they reflect what we stand for, they give us a sense of responsibility. Every single thing we do should be aligned with the values, and we are all accountable for those decisions/actions by asking a simple question: does this decision reflect our values?
What you can expect to receive
Competitive benchmarked salary
Private medical insurance
Generous holiday allowance
Death-in-service insurance
Income protection
Current vacancies
Location: East Kilbride
Team: Technology
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive based on experience
At Alba, we’re not just building a bank-we’re building a movement to support the backbone of the British economy: SMEs. We’re a startup bank with big ambitions, and we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help shape the future of fintech.
What You’ll Do
• Build secure, scalable banking applications using Java, Python, JavaScript, and Azure.
• Design and maintain cloud-based services and microservices architecture.
• Collaborate closely with product and business teams in a small, agile environment.
• Champion security and compliance in everything you build.
• Contribute ideas that push boundaries and improve customer experience.
What You Bring
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in fintech or banking.
• Deep expertise in Java, Python, JavaScript, and Azure cloud.
• Experience with API design, microservices, and DevOps practices.
• A passion for solving problems and building innovative financial solutions.
• A collaborative mindset and a love for working in small, high-impact teams.
Why Join Alba?
• Be part of a startup bank that’s redefining how SMEs access financial services.
• Own your projects and make a real impact from day one.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
• Help shape our tech stack and engineering roadmap as we scale.
We’re getting ready for full launch - and we want brilliant minds to join us on the journey. If you’re excited by the idea of building something meaningful and new, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: East Kilbride
Team: Operations
Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000
At Alba, we’re building something special — a modern bank with a human touch. Our mission is to enable people, business and communities to flourish – and we need a brilliant team to do this!
We’re on the lookout for a Customer Experience Executive who’s passionate about people, thrives on great conversations, and wants to help shape the future of banking.
This is a unique opportunity to join a start-up environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, guiding them through savings and lending journeys with warmth, clarity, and confidence.
What you'll do:
- Be the friendly face (and voice!) of Alba across multiple channels
- Build relationships with customers, brokers, lawyers, and accountants
- Become a product expert in our savings and lending offerings
- Spot opportunities to improve customer journeys and outcomes
What you'll bring:
- 1+ year experience in customer service or success
- Great communication skills - we love real conversations, not scripts
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- Confidence using MS Office tools (Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
Why you'll love it here:
- £28,000 salary
- 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance & income protection
- 6% employer pension contribution
- A chance to grow in a fast-moving, inclusive start-up culture
Sound like your kind of role? We can't wait to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
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