Software Engineer

Hargreaves Lansdown; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plans

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Hargreaves Lansdown in Bristol is seeking two Software Engineers to join our Technical Excellence team, supporting AI capability maturity and Modernisation of Technology objectives.

You will write high quality code, build AI-enabled tooling, and collaborate across teams to deliver features while maintaining security, tests, and documentation; this role offers hybrid working and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of one or more development languages.
• Practical appreciation of database design and working practices.
• Able to effectively use version control to manage code.
• Able to effectively use project tracking tools.
• Understanding of professional development methodologies, tools (e.g. source control, automation testing tools, build servers) and wider SDLC.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) model principles and application design patterns.
• Able to demonstrate clear and concise documentation & planning.
• Ability to work well both independently and in an agile team.
• Ability to perform under pressure when required.
• Logical, analytical and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Consults with others over large or complex decisions.

Responsibilities

• Write high quality code adhering to corporate & regulatory standards, delivered in a timely manner, without supervision
• Work collaboratively with the team to help deliver new features for the product team in line with requirements
• Provide engineering support for existing applications when necessary
• Maintain awareness of current secure coding practices and ensure code produced is in line with these
• Review other developers’ code to ensure conformance with established standards
• Develop and evidence automated tests alongside code produced
• Documenting all solutions produced to agreed team standards
• Habitually comment code to high standards
• Willingness to learn and further technologies & techniques embraced by engineering team
• Cultivate strong working relationships within the wider Digital department
• Actively participate in schemes designed to support the product team
• Develop both technical and interpersonal skills (weighted towards technical)

Skills

Development languages

Database design

Version control

Project tracking tools

SDLC understanding

OOP concepts

Documentation & planning

Agile teamwork

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t tick every box. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking for two Software Engineers to join our Technical Excellence team, supporting Hargreaves Lansdown’s AI capability maturity and wider Modernisation of Technology (MoT) objectives.

In this role, you will help build, enhance, and support AI-enabled tooling and automation that underpin our engineering platform, enabling teams across the organisation to deliver software more efficiently and effectively.

What you will be doing:

• Write high quality code adhering to corporate & regulatory standards, delivered in a timely manner, without supervision

• Work collaboratively with the team to help deliver new features for the product team in line with requirements

• Provide engineering support for existing applications when necessary

• Maintain awareness of current secure coding practices and ensure code produced is in line with these

• Review other developers’ code to ensure conformance with established standards

• Develop and evidence automated tests alongside code produced

• Documenting all solutions produced to agreed team standards

• Habitually comment code to high standards

• Willingness to learn and further technologies & techniques embraced by engineering team

• Cultivate strong working relationships within the wider Digital department

• Actively participate in schemes designed to support the product team

• Develop both technical and interpersonal skills (weighted towards technical)

About you:

• Broad knowledge of one or more development languages

• A practical appreciation of database design and working practices

• Able to effectively use version control to manage code

• Able to effectively use project tracking tools

• Understanding of professional development methodologies, tools (e.g. source control, automation testing tools, build servers) and wider SDLC

• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) model principles and application design patterns

• Able to demonstrate clear and concise documentation & planning

• Ability to work well both independently and in an agile team

• Ability to perform under pressure when required

• Logical, analytical and methodological approach to problem solving

• Consults with others over large or complex decisions

Working Schedule:

This role is based in Number One, Welcome Building, Bristol, BS2 0TR. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office 2 days a week.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We’re steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
• 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
• Health screening programme
• Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
• Two paid volunteering days per year

* dependant on role level

** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.