Senior Software Developer - Life & Pensions
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Senior Software Developer - Life & Pensions
Are you passionate about programming and problem-solving and do you have experience with implementing solutions for finance, preferably the UK pension industry?
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our international teams and help shape the future of pension solutions in the UK market.
About the role
Join us to build Festina Life, a modern life & pension platform. You'll start by contributing to international projects (Denmark and the Netherlands) to gain hands‑on product experience and then help drive new implementations in the UK. You'll work closely with our Denmark‑based teams while our Manchester office is being established. We offer flexibility, with the option to begin from home and transition to a hybrid/office setup.
What you’ll work on
Implementing pension-specific business logic
Designing and building REST APIs and integrating components into large system landscapes
Work closely with pension specialists in the UK and other countries
Actively contributing to the creation and development of the UK layer
Working with automated testing and performance optimisation
How we work
Agile delivery in smaller, empowered teams
PI planning against a clear roadmap
Teams own their sprint planning and collaborate closely across borders
We operate as a flat organisation, fostering openness, accountability, and fast decision‑making
What you bring
Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
5+ years of domain experience in the UK pensions industry / financial sector
Strong coding background in Java, C# or similar; experience with cloud technologies is a plus
A structured, self‑driven team player who enjoys collaboration as well as deep, focused work
Experience integrating with enterprise ecosystems in pensions/insurance
What we offer
A meaningful role shaping a next‑generation pension platform
Close collaboration with experienced colleagues in Denmark and across Europe
Flexible work setup
A supportive, product‑focused environment with clear goals and autonomy
Location & Work Setup
Office: Manchester City Centre (currently being established)
Work Model: Hybrid working (remote to start depending on joining date)
Travel: Occasional trips to our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime