LegalAndGeneral
Senior Software Engineer (Java)
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Senior Software Engineer (Java)
Senior Software Engineer
Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. Since 1836, we’ve safeguarded people’s financial futures, striving to build a better society while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. As one of the world’s largest asset managers, we deliver powerful asset origination capabilities to underpin our retirement and protection solutions, operating internationally in pension risk transfer, life insurance (UK and US), and workplace pensions/retirement income.
Who We Are
Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, helping them save, plan, protect, and enjoy retirement. We’re a leading provider of these solutions, supporting ~12.8 million policyholders and workplace members across their lifelong financial journeys.
We focus on innovative, long-term outcomes, tailoring services for current and future generations—whether through direct engagement, intermediaries, or employers. Technology drives our customer-centric approach, enabling personalised, secure, and efficient interactions across devices.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team, delivering scalable, robust software tailored to our customer needs. In this role, you’ll:
- Design, build, and reduce technical debt while shaping engineering best practices
- Leads solutions from conception to delivery, balancing technical excellence with business goals
- Mentor and coach peers to foster a culture of collaboration and growth
- Champion security, usability/accessibility, and scalable architectures
Key Responsibilities
- Build & Scale: Develop clean, maintainable features and resolve end-to-end challenges, evaluating trade-offs for optimal customer outcomes.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure solutions align with engineering standards, security practices, and business requirements.
- Technical Debt: Drive strategies to maintain system resilience, performance, and reliability.
- Testing & Validation: Define and enforce testing strategies (including TDD) prioritising security, usability, and defect prevention.
- Code Reviews: Critique and improve code quality, focusing on performance, accessibility, and security.
- Guide Teams: Coach engineers on agile practices, collaboration, and upskilling, while promoting technical ownership and adaptability.
- Innovation: Research emerging technologies and optimise solutions—balancing innovation with fairness and usability for all stakeholders.
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What We’re Looking For
Core Technical Skills:
- 10+ years’ experience in building/managing production-grade backend systems using either:
- Java/JVM (Java 17+/Kotlin) + Spring Boot microservices
- Node.js REST architectures
- JavaScript/TypeScript expertise, including experience with Angular (or related frameworks)
- Clean code/architecture mastery: Deep knowledge of layered designs (e.g., three-tier, hexagonal, onion architecture) and alignment with scalability/quality goals.
- Database & Security: Proficiency in SQL schemas and advanced API design; expertise in cloud security best practices, authentication, and rate-limiting.
Soft Skills & Mindset:
- Independent problem-solving: Proven track record of shipping high-quality features while complex technical challenges.
- Agile maturity: Experience with CI/CD, Git/Git Flow, and lean testing pyramids (unit, integration, API-level).
- Mentorship: Commitment to fostering environments where collaboration thrives; track record of making informed decisions and taking ownership of career growth.
- Communication: Articulate in English; skilled at facilitating technical debates and aligning squads toward scalable goals.
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Who We Are (Culture & Values)
At L&G, we believe financial growth can champion a fairer future. Every team focuses on customer impact, equality, and innovation—matched by clear accountability for both performance and well-being.
Why Join Us?
- Financially rewarding: Performance bonus, share schemes, plus generous pension contributions (up to 28% employer match).
- Benefits: Full insurance coverage (critical illness, life assurance), Healthcare Plan, and 30+ days holiday (>25 full days + public holidays).
- Flexibility & Environment: Flexible working (part-time, term-time, job shares) with a net-zero workplace commitment by 2030—modern, sustainable offices designed to cultivate collaboration.
- Electric vehicles (UK): Tax-efficient salary-sacrifice scheme for new EVs (permanent employees only).
- Discounts: Vouchers for L&G products and partnerships (e.g., high-street brands).
Additional Notes
We welcome candidates who don’t match every criterion but demonstrate alignment with our purpose—values like accountability, curiosity, and cultural integration often matter more than exhaustive experience overviews.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Permanent (UK/ROW) or Regular Full-Time (US)
- Job Family: IT & Change
- Location: London, One Coleman Street
“We’re Leaving No One Behind” At L&G, we champion an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming culture—fostering initiatives that help employees shape their careers while amplifying wider societal good.
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