Solution Engineers

AXA UK plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Solution Engineer to implement technical solutions and enhance software delivery processes. You'll be involved in hands-on coding and collaboration within a team, adhering to high coding standards and security practices. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private health cover

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing services

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Software / Test Engineer.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Implement technical solutions meeting stakeholder needs.
• Build relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Adhere to coding standards and delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Proficiency in .NET framework

Knowledge of C#

Experience with React JS

Understanding of Clean Code practices

Knowledge of Agile practices

Collaborative skills

Job description

Solution Engineer

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AXA is investing in all UK&I businesses to transform and deliver new digital services to our customers, automate our business processes and continue our growth. We're now looking for Solution Engineers to join us, supporting our Retail business unit which has undergone significant transformation and increased success in recent years.

You'll provide hands‑on technical capability within a Solution Delivery Squad contributing to secure software development, delivery and continuous improvement within the team.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing:

• Implementing technical solutions which meet stakeholder needs and deliver tangible benefit to AXA UK
• Building relationships with team members and stakeholders to obtain feedback and understand priorities
• Delivering and adhering to coding standards plus our software delivery lifecycle to ensure the delivery of secure, quality systems
• Working across multiple areas of an application demonstrating a good understanding of modern security practices and standards
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the wider engineering community

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Relevant experience as a Software / Test Engineer
• Demonstrable proficiency in key technologies and frameworks including .NET framework / C# and knowledge / experience of React JS
• Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment when the way forward is not always clear
• Strong understanding of Clean Code practices, SOLID Principles and Design Patterns
• Knowledge of Agile practices, principles and theories
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £60,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private health cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge.

Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer‑facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology