Senior Software Developer - Life & Pensions

Festina Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their team in Manchester. This role focuses on implementing solutions for the UK pension industry, contributing to the development of a next-generation pension platform. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Computer Science, over 5 years of experience in financial services, and strong coding skills in Java or C#. The company offers a hybrid working setup to start remote before moving to the office.

Benefits

Flexible work setup

Collaborative international environment

Supportive product-focused atmosphere

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the financial sector, particularly within pensions.
• Strong coding skills in Java, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience integrating with enterprise ecosystems in pensions or insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implement pension-specific business logic.
• Design and build REST APIs for integration.
• Contribute to the creation of the UK layer for the pension platform.

Skills

Java

C#

Cloud technologies

Domain experience in the UK pensions industry

Experience with REST APIs

Automated testing

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Senior Software Developer - Life & Pensions

Are you passionate about programming and problem-solving and do you have experience with implementing solutions for finance, preferably the UK pension industry?

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our international teams and help shape the future of pension solutions in the UK market.

About the role

Join us to build Festina Life, a modern life & pension platform. You'll start by contributing to international projects (Denmark and the Netherlands) to gain hands‑on product experience and then help drive new implementations in the UK. You'll work closely with our Denmark‑based teams while our Manchester office is being established. We offer flexibility, with the option to begin from home and transition to a hybrid/office setup.

What you’ll work on

• Implementing pension-specific business logic
• Designing and building REST APIs and integrating components into large system landscapes
• Work closely with pension specialists in the UK and other countries
• Actively contributing to the creation and development of the UK layer
• Working with automated testing and performance optimisation

How we work

• Agile delivery in smaller, empowered teams
• PI planning against a clear roadmap
• Teams own their sprint planning and collaborate closely across borders
• We operate as a flat organisation, fostering openness, accountability, and fast decision‑making

What you bring

• Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of domain experience in the UK pensions industry / financial sector
• Strong coding background in Java, C# or similar; experience with cloud technologies is a plus
• A structured, self‑driven team player who enjoys collaboration as well as deep, focused work
• Experience integrating with enterprise ecosystems in pensions/insurance

What we offer

• A meaningful role shaping a next‑generation pension platform
• Close collaboration with experienced colleagues in Denmark and across Europe
• Flexible work setup
• A supportive, product‑focused environment with clear goals and autonomy

Location & Work Setup

• Office: Manchester City Centre (currently being established)
• Work Model: Hybrid working (remote to start depending on joining date)
• Travel: Occasional trips to our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark