DB Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Defined Benefits Team

Location:

London–hybrid
50%

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Fulltime–35hours

Support the DB Transformation engineering team in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software built on a Python (FastAPI), React (Next.js), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) stack.

This role plays a key part in building our service-oriented data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security within a regulated environment. You will work across the stack—from front-end applications to containerised services—and help embed Dev Ops excellence and modern engineering practices across the team.

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure code using Python, React, and Type Script, aligned with business requirements and architectural standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our cloud-native data and modelling platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and data integration services in FastAPI (and occasionally Go).
• Develop responsive, performant front‑end interfaces using React (Next.js) and modern component libraries.
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Helm, ensuring reliable operation within AKS.
• Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure Dev Ops, driving automation and release quality.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform to manage environments consistently.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and QA engineers to deliver well‑tested and observable solutions.
• Ensure applications meet security and compliance standards (OWASP, secure credential management, data protection).
• Provide third‑line support for production systems, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and technical design sessions.
• Mentor less experienced developers, promoting a collaborative and learning‑oriented engineering culture.

• Develop and maintain FastAPI‑based services for core business functions.
• Build and refine React Type Script front‑ends using Next.js, focusing on responsive UX and component reusability.
• Create and maintain Helm charts and Docker images for deployment to AKS.
• Extend and manage Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines, incorporating automated tests, linting, and security scanning.
• Implement monitoring and observability via Azure Monitor, Grafana, and structured logging frameworks.
• Use Terraform to define and provision infrastructure across dev, test, and production environments.
• Apply best practices in secure coding and contribute to regular threat and risk assessments.
• Conduct peer code reviews and unit/integration testing to maintain reliability and performance standards.
• Engage with architecture teams to translate high‑level designs into robust, implementable solutions.
• Participate in incident management and post‑mortem reviews, ensuring learnings are applied.
• Contribute to process and tooling improvements that enhance team velocity and quality.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Desirable - Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies and Azure are highly desirable.

• Expert knowledge of React Typescript (Next.js Framework), Python, and SQL Server for building robust and scalable backend services.
• Strong experience with React (including Hooks, Redux, or Context API) to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services…