Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Unum Insurance; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Solution Architecture Leadership Team. This role involves technical leadership, solution design, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions. With a focus on .NET and AWS, you'll be instrumental in enhancing their digital transformation efforts. The company values continuous improvement and offers a hybrid working environment, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits, including health insurance and annual bonuses. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Paid Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Charity Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in development, with 3+ years in a lead developer role.
• Proven leadership in delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Design scalable solutions translating business requirements into architecture.

Skills

.NET

AWS

C#

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

SQL

NoSQL

Data Migration

ETL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Solution Architecture Leadership Team (SALT). This team is responsible for program intake, solution design, EA alignment, and enabling delivery. The role requires strong technical leadership and drive, as well as excellent verbal and communication skills.

The Role

• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, driving best practices and innovative solutions.
• Discovery Enablement: Facilitate the identification and exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance our solutions.
• Solution Architecture: Design scalable solutions, translating business requirements into robust technical architecture.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Principal Engineers and Senior Business Analysts, partnering with numerous external stakeholders to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify optimization opportunities, recommend new tools, and drive platform innovation.
• Evaluate Emerging Technologies: Assess new technologies for potential integration.

Essential Skills:

• .NET and/or AWS: Proficiency in .NET framework and AWS services.
• Associated Technologies: Familiarity with related technologies such as Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Integration Knowledge: Strong understanding of integration techniques and tools.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and DevOps tools.
• Database and Data Management: Optional experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data management techniques.
• Data Migration and ETL: Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and managing large datasets.
• Integration Solutions: Experience implementing solutions with integrations involving 3rd party applications in public cloud and on-premises data centers.

What you offer

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in development, with 3+ years in a lead developer or leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience in .NET and AWS development.
• Proven leadership in delivering large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in C#, AWS, or relevant languages.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven expertise in designing complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in .NET, AWS, or related technologies.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and integrations.

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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

Company:

Unum