Role Purpose

We are looking for a .Net Senior Software Engineer to develop solutions in a product centric team aligned to a business product owner.  The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate with Product Owners and Project Managers and business departments to secure their buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology, as appropriate.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with IT functions, including SecOps, Systems, Platform Engineering and Support teams, to ensure solutions are implemented in line with agreed standards.
• Support requirements definition and solution design, providing effort estimates, managing delivery tasks and conducting demonstrations to gather feedback, alongside overseeing ongoing support and maintenance activities.
• Takes ownership of the successful delivery of demand and change initiatives, implementing internal applications and services in accordance with established change management policies.
• Conducts code quality, security and testing reviews to maintain high standards of system quality, security and data protection.
• Drives continuous improvement across application performance, technical debt, engineering practices, code quality, security and testing.

Essential Technical Skills

• Strong C# and .NET development experience, ideally within enterprise applications and services.

• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write, optimise and troubleshoot complex queries; experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) is preferred.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools, with an understanding of prompt engineering and the ability to integrate or consume AI/LLM capabilities within software applications.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes or similar containerisation technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices and Git.
• Proficiency in modern web technologies and frameworks, including JavaScript, React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including system design, data structures, testing and code quality.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure development practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of fixed income products, including bonds and swaps, would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong enterprise application design and implementation skills, including cloud architecture, APIs, containerisation and microservices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to quality and detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively.
• Effective project, resource and workload management, with a strong track record of delivering to deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated and delivery-focused, with a strong customer and quality mindset.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly and support the development of junior engineers through mentoring.
• Strong commercial judgement, balancing technical requirements with broader business needs.

DE&I at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you’ll have access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, insurance for Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance and Income Protection, and much more.