Senior Engineer

Finova; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the design and development of enterprise software solutions. You will take ownership of critical features, ensuring high-quality and scalable code. The role requires expertise in technologies like C#, Microservices, and cloud platforms, along with a focus on security and performance best practices. The company offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on shops and restaurants

Paid volunteering day annually

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development with a focus on backend technologies.
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation and teamwork.
• Capable of managing a heavy workload and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust enterprise software solutions.
• Take ownership of complex features and ensure high-quality code.
• Act as a technical authority and ensure best practices in security and performance.

Skills

Microservices

C# or GoLang

JavaScript or TypeScript

Python

React

PostgreSQL

AWS or Azure or Google Cloud

Git

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

Finova is the UK’s largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our award winning, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

For Lenders

Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences.

Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs - all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key, hands‑on contributor, responsible for the design, development, and delivery of robust enterprise software solutions within our cross‑functional engineering teams. We seek an engineer who demonstrates deep technical mastery and takes ownership of critical components.

You are expected to:

• Own Technical Delivery: Take ownership of complex features, services, and infrastructure components, ensuring high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Identify and resolve challenging technical problems, leveraging a proactive and meticulous approach and a broad, adaptable technical skillset.
• Act as technical authority on specific parts of the technology stack, providing expert input on implementation details and code reviews.
• Drive best practices in security, testing, performance, and operational excellence.

Core Technical Expertise

• Architectural Concepts: Practical implementation experience with Microservices, Event‑Driven Architectures, and robust RESTful API Design.
• Programming Languages: C# and/or GoLang for backend development, JavaScript/TypeScript and Python.
• Web Development & APIs: Developing highly responsive frontends using frameworks like React, Vue and Angular, coupled with a deep understanding of building high‑performance REST APIs.
• Data Stores: Proficient with RDBMS (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.), including performance tuning. Strong working knowledge of Object Stores (e.g., S3) and alternative data stores (NoSQL, Graph).
• Cloud Computing: Proven hands‑on experience designing and deploying solutions on at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Testing & Quality: Implementing comprehensive testing strategies: Unit (NUnit, MSUnit, Jest), Integration, and E2E Testing (Cypress, Playwright).
• DevOps & Automation: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation), Scripting (Bash, PowerShell), and automating release pipelines.
• CI/CD & Build Tools: Hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like BuildKite, TeamCity, Jenkins, etc.
• Security & Version Control: Applying security best practices to applications and data; expert use of version control systems (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps/TFS).

Key Competencies

• High‑Impact Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly document technical designs, present findings to the team, and provide constructive feedback during code reviews and pairing sessions.
• Technical Execution & Systems Thinking: A highly logical, systems‑level approach to debugging and root cause analysis. Consistently translates ambiguous requirements into clear, executable technical tasks, focusing on delivering practical, high‑quality solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Independent Delivery: Demonstrates the ability to thrive under pressure, autonomously manage a heavy workload, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet aggressive delivery schedules and project deadlines.
• Collaborative Ownership: Functions as a highly productive individual contributor, while also collaborating effectively within a cross‑functional team to share knowledge, elevate code quality, and contribute to team success.

What We Offer

Hybrid working: At Finova, we believe the best outcomes come from working together - and having the flexibility to work in a way that suits both our people and our business. We operate a hybrid working model, with most teams spending around three days a week in the office and with our customers. This time together helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and solve complex challenges as a team. We also know that flexibility matters. Our approach is designed to support a healthy balance, combining in‑person collaboration with the freedom to work remotely where it makes sense.

Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.

Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP.

Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups.

Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give‑As‑You‑Earn scheme to support your favourite charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out - we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.