UK Snr Software Engineer

C5094 Unum European Holding Company Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Defined Contribution pension

Life assurance

Mental health support

Annual leave

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an Agile team and drive architecture-aligned delivery across our application portfolio. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to design decisions, and champion cloud-based, scalable solutions.

You will work on features end-to-end, collaborating with architects, analysts, UX, and QA, with a focus on automation, testing, and continuous integration in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven full-stack development experience with Azure, .NET and React.
• Experience delivering in Scrum/Agile environments with a track record of successful software delivery.
• Strong TDD, unit testing, automation tools and CI practices required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of features across the application portfolio from concept to deployment.
• Provide technical leadership on EPIC features and ensure secure, scalable solutions.
• Write, test and document high-quality code with emphasis on test automation and CI.

Skills

Full-stack development

Azure

.NET

React

AI experience

Scrum/Agile

TDD

CI/CD

Code reviews

Mentoring

Job description

Job Posting End Date: November 13

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

The senior software engineer is a key member of the Agile team and works with technical governance to ensure the delivery of the agile team meets agreed upon architecture standards. They participate in the conceptualisation, design, development and delivery of solutions within their business portfolio in conjunction with business area architects. May research third party/cloud solutions to ensure successful integration of the technology. They will be deep application and technology skillset subject matter experts. The Senior Software Engineer plays a critical role in mentoring Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers to ensure we are growing future talent within the agile teams.

What will you bring?

• Proven full-stack development experience, including hands-on work with Azure, .NET, React and AI (essential)
• Strong software development experience with a proven delivery track record in a Scrum/Agile environment
• Solid experience of test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, automation tools and continuous integration
• A logical, analytical and innovative approach to problem solving, with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading technical discussions with colleagues and stakeholders
• A self-motivated, results-focused mindset and the ability to motivate others
• A genuine passion for delivering solutions that delight customers

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the design, development and delivery of features across our application portfolio, from concept through to deployment and beyond
• Providing technical leadership on EPIC features, making sure solutions are secure, scalable and built to agreed standards
• Writing, testing and documenting high-quality code, with a strong focus on test automation and continuous integration
• Working closely with architects, Business Analysts, UX designers, Test Engineers and Technical Support Engineers to bring great ideas to life
• Championing smart, cloud-based solutions – including buy over build where it makes sense
• Mentoring Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers, and taking part in code reviews, sizing and sprint retrospectives
• Bringing fresh ideas to the team, from proofs of concept and prototyping to evaluating new tools and technologies

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance, private medical and income protection insurance
• Access to a remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical second opinions
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging facilities
• Free shuttle bus from Dorking train station
• A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and career growth

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Company: Unum UK

Company background

At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years.

Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services.

Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.

Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability.