Senior .NET Engineer - Partner Integrations
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£54,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and FUTURE PLC is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 Clears | £43,700 Clears | £49,200 Clears | £54,700 Clears |
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About the role
Who we are
We're Go.Compare, part of Future PLC. You've probably heard of us - we're a price comparison site passionate about finding our customers savvy insurance deals. We're a part of Future PLC and as one of the 250+ brands within Future publishing, we embody all the Future values.
We pride ourselves on being a fun but fair place to work, with flexible hours and plenty of perks, thanks to the Future community teams' hard work making sure each team member is treated equally. We only collaborate with organisations we can rely on, so we've built up a huge network of trusted partners. We're also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Team You’ll Join
The Partner Integration Newbuilds team drives the onboarding of core Car/Van and Home insurance revenue generating brands on Go.Compare. Made up of two Senior Engineers, two Mid-Level Engineers, and an Integration Manager—working in tight alignment with dedicated QA—the team takes new partner integrations through complex, multi-disciplinary build phases.
Operating in a collaborative virtual office environment, team members rally around real-time problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a strong collective focus on shipping high-impact builds and delivering results together
What you'll do
As our Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead technical execution and full lifecycle ownership for partner integrations. Reporting to the Integrations Manager, you'll collaborate with external partners, lead developers, and compliance teams to design high-performance REST APIs. You'll oversee code releases, refine development processes, and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) across our SDLC. You'll also leverage modern AI tools like Copilot and Claude to accelerate integration testing and debugging within FCA-regulated environments.
In this role, you'll provide high-level architectural guidance and conduct code reviews to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. You'll translate complex technical hurdles into clear insights for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. As a technical mentor, you'll support team growth, guide deployment strategies, and maintain clear communication during critical system alignment. Your technical leadership ensures our integration platform remains robust, elegant, and secure.
- Lead and mentor engineering team members through architectural guidance and thorough code reviews.
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance REST APIs for data formats like XML, JSON, and SOAP.
- Manage end-to-end partner integration lifecycles from initial discovery to live, zero-downtime deployment.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure all solutions align with FCA security standards.
- Refine internal development processes, champion TDD principles, and optimize the overall SDLC.
- Utilize AI-assisted tools like Copilot and Claude to streamline debugging and integration testing.
What you’ll bring
- Senior-Level Expertise: Extensive experience in software engineering with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects and cross-functional teams.
- Tech Stack Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in C# and SQL Server. Deep experience with RESTful design and handling legacy protocols like SOAP.
- Process Leadership: Demonstrated ability to design and implement development workflows (e.g., CI/CD improvements, branching strategies, or agile ceremonies).
- Release Governance: Practical experience managing production deployments and overseeing the "Definition of Done."
- Mentorship: A passion for growing others, with experience in formal code reviews and career coaching for junior and mid-level developers.
- Testing Rigor: A "test-first" mindset with experience implementing TDD at a team-wide level
What we offer
- Uncapped leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
- Free drinks and snacks in our offices
The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000
This is a hybrid role, working two days per week from our Cardiff office.
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Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. FUTURE PLC holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.