Rev-celerator Graduate Programme 2026: Backend Java Software Engineer

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Rev-celerator Graduate Programme

The Rev-celerator Graduate Programme is built for ambitious graduates ready to kick-start their careers in tech. Over this 12-month programme, you’ll join our engineering teams, tackle real-world projects, and take on challenges that drive impact. With structured training, hands-on experience, and guidance from experts, you’ll grow your skills, explore different areas, and shape the future of finance.

Top performers may be offered a full-time role after the programme, giving you the chance to continue your journey at Revolut.

About The Role

Our Technology team builds the systems and experiences that keep Revolut moving. From the infrastructure behind our innovative app to the features used by millions of people around the world, they bring sharp thinking, speed, and a focus on meaningful impact to everything they do.

We’re looking for Java Engineers who want to own the full lifecycle of features, work across varied projects, and collaborate with product owners, designers, and engineers.

Our stack includes Java 17, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, SparkJava, Spock, JOOQ, and a TDD approach.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

Join us from anywhere

The Rev-celerator Graduate Programme is open to international applicants willing to relocate to one of our tech hubs in Poland, Portugal, Spain, the UAE, or the UK. We’ll support you with visa assistance, travel costs, and your first month of accommodation (conditions apply).

Key dates

• Applications: 1 June – 14 December 2025
• Recruitment: September 2025 – January 2026
• Programme start: September 2026
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborating with engineers across various tech stacks
• Building mobile APIs
• Developing micro-services to evolve our architecture
• Optimising existing critical systems that our business depends on, such as Risk Management, Fraud Detection, and Payment Processing
• Focusing on new greenfield projects and development work
  
  

What You'll Need

• A 2:1 predicted or achieved grade (or above)
• To have graduated university in 2024, 2025 or 2026
• A portfolio of multiple coding side projects or open source contributions
• Studies of Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or a similar subject
• A proactive attitude
• Love for problem-solving
• Fluency in English
• Quick learner with an ambitious and results-driven personality
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• To feel comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Full-time availability for the programme starting in September 2026
  
  

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Important Notice For Candidates

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• Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
• Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.
• We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately.
  
  

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