Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Alderley Park & Glasgow

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing, self-managing engineering team delivering modern cloud-based solutions. This role offers the chance to work with the latest technologies across the full software development lifecycle, building scalable applications using Angular, .NET, C#, APIs and Azure Cloud technologies. You'll collaborate with talented developers and testers in a fast-paced environment that embraces continuous improvement, regular production deployments, and modern engineering practices. This role was highlighted as a cloud-based Angular and .NET engineering opportunity within a self-managing team that delivers frequent releases and works with modern technology stacks.

About the role

Design, develop, test and implement high-quality software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

Develop complex full-stack applications using Angular, .NET, C#, APIs and Azure Cloud technologies.

Assess the impact of changes to existing applications and contribute to solution design and technical decision-making.

Produce well-documented, scalable and maintainable solutions that align with engineering standards and best practices.

Work closely with testers and engineers to ensure quality is built into every stage of development.

Support regular deployments into production environments and contribute to continuous delivery practices.

Collaborate within a self-managing Agile team, sharing knowledge and contributing to engineering excellence.

Review code and mentor other developers, helping maintain high technical standards across the team.

About you

Strong commercial experience with Angular and modern front-end development practices.

Proven expertise in .NET, C# and API development within enterprise-scale applications.

Experience building and supporting full-stack solutions across both front-end and back-end technologies.

Solid understanding of Azure Cloud services and cloud-based application architecture.

Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, application deployment and modern software engineering practices.

Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies and automated testing.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional engineering team.

Passion for technology and continuous learning, with exposure to or a keen interest in AI and emerging technologies being highly desirable.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.