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 and oversees the development of the bank's OAuth API. He has a background in computer science and extensive experience in the financial technology sector, including previous roles at Barclays Investment Bank.
Work at Starling Bank
Josh Cooke currently holds the position of Engineering Lead for Integrations at Starling Bank, a role he has occupied since 2022. He provides technical leadership for the external integrations teams, focusing on Open Banking and Confirmation of Payee (CoP). In addition to this role, he has been serving as Tech Lead for Data Engineering since 2019 and has worked as a Java Developer since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and maintenance of Starling Bank's dedicated OAuth API and playing a key role in marketplace and SaaS accounting syncing initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Josh Cooke studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) with Honours in Computer Science from 2008 to 2012. Prior to this, he attended Greenhead College from 2006 to 2008, achieving A-Levels in Mathematics, Computing, and Physics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical roles in software development and engineering leadership.
Background in Financial Services
Josh Cooke has a substantial background in the financial services sector, having worked at Barclays Investment Bank in various roles from 2012 to 2016. His positions included Futures Connectivity Java Developer, Analyst in BATS IT, and Assistant Vice President in BATS IT. He also completed a summer internship in Global Technology at Barclays Capital in 2011. This experience has contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of the financial industry's technology needs.
Early Career Experience
Josh Cooke began his career with a work experience placement at CitySync Ltd in 2010, where he gained initial exposure to the technology sector. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the financial services industry, where he developed his skills in software development and integration.