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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
Bonus scheme
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.
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