Associate Software Engineer

Our Story

Hello there. We’re Zopa.

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. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com !

We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.

If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife

The Role

We’re looking for Associate Software Engineers to join our talented engineering team. We’re hiring across multiple teams, so you could be working on our new Current Account product, in our Payments team, or building the essential tools used by our Customer Service agents.

You’ll be working alongside experienced engineers who care deeply about writing quality code, building resilient systems, and creating meaningful financial products that impact thousands of people every day. You’ll be working in a small, agile team with plenty of opportunities to learn from and exchange knowledge with your colleagues. The team has a flat structure, so you’ll be taking an active role in design and decision making within the team as we look to meet the challenges of evolving as a bank.

Why Zopa?

At Zopa, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth from day one. You’ll be part of our Associate Software Engineer Guild — a vibrant community of graduates and career switchers who are building their engineering careers together through collaboration and shared learning. We offer a strong mentor system to guide you, alongside a Learning and Development budget to invest in courses, certifications, and personal growth. With clear progression frameworks and an inclusive environment focused on psychological safety, you’ll have everything you need to thrive, learn confidently, and take ownership of your career journey at Zopa.

About You

• Some experience with any programming language or personal projects that demonstrate your passion for coding
• Eagerness to learn, grow and develop professionally in software engineering
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Basic understanding of software development principles and best practices
• An interest in financial services and a desire to build products that make a difference
• Ideally, familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or similar languages (but not essential)
  
  

£40,000 - £55,000 a year

We're on the move!

Towards the end of 2025 Zopa will be relocating to a brand-new headquarters at 20 Water Street in Canary Wharf. The 44,000 square foot workspace will foster collaboration and inspire creativity for our 900 employees amidst our 2025 growth blitz.

At 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.

You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.

• Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice
  
  

Diversity Statement

Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.