Software Engineer

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Royal London is seeking a Software Engineer for the Protection team in Edinburgh on a permanent hybrid basis. You’ll bring solid C#/.NET experience in an enterprise setting and work across the full software development lifecycle with engineers, testers and analysts to design, build, test and support high quality solutions. Expect to contribute to solution design, code reviews and safe production releases while developing in a collaborative, supportive team. In your application, tailor your CV to emphasise SDLC and Agile experience, plus any Azure DevOps pipelines, SQL Server, Azure, Java or Angular exposure. Highlight collaboration, a learning mindset and measurable impact. Closing date 8 March 2026.

Job Title: Software Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 8th March 2026

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Protection team, working on applications that support key customer and business journeys.

You’ll have a solid grounding in C#/.NET development and be keen to build your experience working across the full software development lifecycle. You’ll collaborate closely with other engineers, testers and analysts to design, build, test and support high‑quality software solutions.

You’ll join a supportive engineering team where you can grow your technical skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to software that makes a real difference in the Protection business.

About the role

• Develop and enhance software solutions within the Protection application stack.
• Contribute to solution design and assess the impact of changes to existing systems.
• Write clean, well‑tested code that meets agreed standards and quality controls.
• Work with the team to support safe releases to production.
• Take part in code reviews and continuous improvement activities.

About You

• C#/.NET development experience in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience working in agile teams.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience of Java, Angular, SQL Server, Azure cloud servers and exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines could prove.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.   

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, and up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.