Josh Cooke
About Josh Cooke
Josh Cooke serves as the Engineering Lead for Integrations at Starling Bank, where he provides technical leadership for external integrations teams. He has a strong educational background in Mathematics, Computing, and Physics from Greenhead College, and a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Warwick.
Work at Starling Bank
Josh Cooke serves as the Engineering Lead for Integrations at Starling Bank, a role he has held since 2022. He provides technical leadership for the external integrations teams, focusing on Open Banking and Confirmation of Payee (CoP). In addition to his leadership role, he plays a significant part in the marketplace and SaaS accounting syncing initiatives. Cooke also oversees the development and maintenance of Starling Bank's dedicated OAuth API, ensuring robust integration capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Josh Cooke studied at Greenhead College from 2006 to 2008, where he achieved A-Levels in Mathematics, Computing, and Physics. He then attended the University of Warwick from 2008 to 2012, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) with Honors in Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical roles in the banking and technology sectors.
Professional Background
Josh Cooke's professional experience includes various roles in the technology sector. He began his career with a work experience placement at CitySync Ltd in 2010. He then interned at Barclays Capital in 2011 as a Summer Intern in Global Technology. Following this, he worked at Barclays Investment Bank in several capacities, including Futures Connectivity Java Developer, Analyst in BATS IT, and Assistant Vice President in BATS IT from 2012 to 2016. He joined Starling Bank in 2016 and has since progressed through various positions.
Career Progression
Cooke's career progression at Starling Bank reflects his growing responsibilities and expertise. He started as a Java Developer in 2016 and transitioned to Tech Lead for Data Engineering in 2019. In 2022, he took on the role of Engineering Lead for Integrations. His experience at Barclays Investment Bank prior to joining Starling Bank has contributed to his technical leadership capabilities.