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.Net Engineer
** Software Engineer – .NET (C#) / Principal Engineer**
Location: London, Watford, or Bristol (Hybrid working options available)
About the Role
We are seeking engineers to drive our IT transformation and future growth. The focus is on simplifying legacy systems and delivering market-leading software solutions for our colleagues, customers, and advisers.
A key part of the role is making our architecture more strategic, ensuring high-quality, robust software development across design, development, and delivery.
Responsibilities
The Engineer will collaborate closely with:
- Project Managers
- Product Owners
- Architects
- Business Analysts
- Testers
Key tasks include:
- Software development following best practices to meet requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Writing reusable, documented, extensible code with unit tests.
- Considering non-functional requirements (performance, security, auditing, scalability).
- Designing and building prototypes, PoCs, and reusable components.
- Integration with existing systems, including third-party APIs.
- Facilitating automated testing, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Octopus Deploy*).
- Supporting acceptance and technical testing.
- Problem-solving and completing technical design reviews.
- Monitoring progress for stakeholders (project managers, team leaders).
- Contributing to knowledgebase and standard documentation.
- Mentoring, reviewing code, and participating in pair programming.
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Required Knowledge & Skills
- Core competencies:
- Proficiency in C# (preferably .NET 6+), SQL, and API development.
- Strong understanding of design patterns (SOLID, CLEAN code principles).
- Experience with API architecture and third-party integrations.
- Knowledge of GitHub, Octopus Deploy (or equivalent CI/CD tools).
- Practical experience with deployment pipelines (regular production releases).
- Technical skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good project prioritisation and time management.
- Awareness of security best practices.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with Azure PaaS services.
- Hands-on work with distributed systems (SOA/Microservices).
- Familiarity with M-Files (reference management system).
Benefits
Canada Life offers a comprehensive rewards package, including:
- Competitive salary + annual bonus scheme.
- Generous defined benefit pension plan.
- Income protection insurance and life assurance.
- Private medical cover.
- Access to training, learning, and career growth opportunities.
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Company Culture & Ethos
We pride ourselves on doing what’s right for our people, customers, and community.
Our values – "Blueprint Behaviours" – shape how we work:
- Curiosity: Openly exploring opportunities.
- Ownership: Taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Collaboration: Working together to resolve challenges.
- Resilience: Finding a forward solution.
Investment in Diversification (DEI) is at the core of our vision, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunity.
"We value diversity in thought, background, and experience. It drives our innovation and creates an environment that inspires us all." – Nick Harding, Chief People Officer
Flexible working: Arrangements, including part-time roles, are supported.
(For those with relevant experience: These roles offer a dynamic, modern tech stack and the opportunity to foster innovation.)
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