IT & Software

UK Snr Software Engineer

Unum Group

Basingstoke · Hampshire · United Kingdom

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Overview

In this role you will lead design and delivery of features across our application portfolio, ensuring alignment with architecture standards and working closely with business area architects. You will explore third-party or cloud solutions to enable successful integration and mentor junior engineers to foster talent within Agile teams. You’ll contribute technical leadership across EPIC features, emphasize secure, scalable cloud-based solutions, and drive high-quality, automated testing and continuous integration. This position offers a chance to shape customer-focused software in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Pay / Benefits
  • Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme
  • Life assurance and income protection insurance
  • Remote GP and mental health support
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Responsibilities
  • Lead design, development and delivery of features from concept to deployment
  • Provide technical leadership on EPIC features ensuring security, scalability and standards
  • Write, test and document high-quality code with emphasis on test automation and CI
  • Collaborate with Architects, Business Analysts, UX designers, Test Engineers and Technical Support Engineers
  • Champion smart, cloud-based solutions including buy over build where appropriate
  • Mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers, participate in code reviews and sprint ceremonies
  • Bring new ideas from proofs of concept and prototyping to evaluation of tools and technologies
Key requirements
  • Full-stack development experience with hands-on Azure, .NET, React and AI (essential)
  • Proven delivery track record in Scrum/Agile environments
  • Solid experience with TDD, unit testing, automation tools and CI
  • Logical, analytical problem-solver with attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions
  • Self-motivated, results-focused mindset and ability to motivate others
  • Passion for delivering customer-delighting solutions
  • strong communication
  • mentoring and coaching
  • leadership in cross-functional settings
  • Azure
  • .NET
  • React

Reference: WJ-747_31225089 · Posted 04 Nov 2026, 10:42 PM

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