Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin at Zola

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Experienced working with Java or Kotlin
Love shipping great products, not just writing superb code
Interested in the problem, not just the requirements
Comfortable in a fast-moving environment and ambitious about the speed and quality of code (shipping multiple times a week, impact measured by customer results)
Advocate of test-driven development or behaviour-driven development with a strong commitment to quality
Worked on large scale distributed software systems with proven scalability and complex topologies
Enjoy talking to key stakeholders and show passion for business objectives
Comfortable with uncertainty, fast change, and solving hard problems collaboratively
Team player who thrives in an honest and friendly working atmosphere with a flat hierarchy
Can commit to two working days per week in the London Bridge office
Added bonus: FinTech or challenger bank experience

Responsibilities

Work closely with the team on building various services, owning the quality and delivery of code
Requirement gathering with product and stakeholders inside and outside the team
Pairing and peer reviewing on tasks
Delivery under test and into production
Ensure architectural decisions are documented
Take an active part in the team's operational responsibilities (e.g., support and on-call)
Have a voice in all ceremonies from retrospectives, refinement sessions, architectural planning sessions through to social activities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaKotlinKafkaReactReact NativeKubernetesDockerJenkinsRabbitMQAWSPostgresAurora

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or do I need to come into the office?

The role requires committing to two working days per week in the London Bridge office, balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.

What skills are required for this Software Engineer role?

Experience working with Java or Kotlin is required, along with solving complex engineering problems, understanding the full SDLC, operating production environments, and balancing trade-offs like risk, quality, and speed while focusing on customer needs.

What is the team structure like at Zopa?

Teams are small, agile, and cross-functional, allowing daily interaction with stakeholders and key business users, with a focus on lean philosophy, flexibility, and stack consistency.

What is the company culture like at Zopa?

Zopa emphasizes unconventional challenges, thinking differently, making an outsized impact, team collaboration, improving the organization and people, and has been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates love shipping great products, are interested in the problem not just requirements, work closely with teams on services, handle requirement gathering, peer reviewing, architectural decisions, and operational responsibilities like on-call.

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Zola's market share.

Economic downturns may reduce spending on weddings, impacting Zola's revenue.

Expansion into baby registries may dilute Zola's brand focus on weddings.

Differentiation

Zola offers a unique AI tool to balance wedding planning decisions.

Zola's comprehensive platform includes customizable invitations and vendor recommendations.

Zola's guest list management tool streamlines RSVP tracking and meal selections.

Upsides

Zola's AI tool aligns with the trend of integrating AI in wedding planning.

The rise of micro-weddings creates demand for Zola's tailored services.

Zola's digital marketing can leverage increased social media use for wedding planning.

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