Sam Clarke
About Sam Clarke
Sam Clarke is a Software Engineering Team Lead at Starling Bank, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in software engineering and holds a First-Class Honours Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Manchester.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Sam Clarke serves as the Software Engineering Team Lead at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of four engineers, focusing on the Account Management area. His responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining applications that provide real-time transaction notifications, transaction feeds, and balance tracking. His leadership and technical skills contribute to the development of key banking applications.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Prior to his current role, Sam Clarke worked as a Software Engineer at Starling Bank from 2019 to 2020. During this 11-month tenure, he gained valuable experience in software development within the banking sector, contributing to various projects that enhanced the bank's digital offerings.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Before joining Starling Bank, Sam Clarke worked as a Software Engineer at Sinara Consultants Limited for three years, from 2016 to 2019. He also held a position as a Manchester Game Host at Footy Addicts Ltd for one year, from 2015 to 2016. His diverse background in software engineering roles has equipped him with significant technical expertise in programming languages such as Java, C#, and TypeScript.
Educational Qualifications
Sam Clarke graduated with a First-Class Honours Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Manchester, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he attended Kenilworth School, where he achieved 8 A* and 3 A grades. He also studied at Kenilworth School, Sixth Form, earning A*, A*, and A grades from 2010 to 2012.
Early Work Experience
Sam Clarke's early work experience includes roles at Waitrose, where he served as a Shop Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and briefly as a Delivery Driver in 2013. These positions provided him with foundational skills in customer service and teamwork, contributing to his professional development.