UK Snr Software Engineer

Unum; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension (Defined Contribution)

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Remote health services (GP)

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an Agile team. You will drive design, development and delivery across applications, mentoring engineers and ensuring secure, scalable solutions using Azure, .NET and React.

You will lead technical discussions, implement test automation and collaborate with architects, analysts, UX designers and testers to bring ideas to life. A proactive, customer‑focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven full-stack development experience with modern tech stacks.
• Strong software development background with delivery in Scrum/Agile.
• Solid experience with test-driven development, unit testing and CI automation.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented problem solving and logical thinking.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-focused mindset and capacity to mentor others.
• Passion for delivering customer‑oriented software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of features from concept to deployment.
• Provide technical leadership on EPIC features ensuring security and scalability.
• Write, test and document high-quality code with emphasis on automation.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, UX designers and testers to realise ideas.
• Champion cloud-based solutions and smart build-vs-buy decisions.
• Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews and sprint events.
• Introduce new ideas, proofs of concept and evaluation of new tools.

Skills

Full-stack development

Agile/Scrum

TDD

Code reviews

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Azure

.NET

React

Job description

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 Product Owner and/or Principal Software Engineer 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 and React (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

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.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] .

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Company:

Unum UK