Senior Software Engineer

Who are 118 118 Money?

Join us at 118 118 Money, where finance meets innovation. We're not just a company; we're a catalyst for change in the UK financial sector. With our cutting-edge personal loans and revolutionary credit cards, we're redefining access to affordable credit. Our core philosophy centres around customer-centric solutions, and we're on a mission to continually redefine excellence. Now, we're expanding our tech team to amplify our impact, and we need a visionary like you to help lead the way.

The role:

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer, a pivotal role in our tech-driven financial services enterprise. You'll be part of a team spearheading the development and evolution of our technological capabilities. Your role is not just about coding; it's about pioneering. We need a strategic problem solver, someone who, given the time, is confident they can master any task we throw at them. While expertise in C# is essential, your adaptability and eagerness to learn are key. Join us and be part of something more than a job – be part of a tech revolution at 118 118 Money.

Technical Leadership:

• Drive technical initiatives, applying your knowledge in C# and more to craft robust, scalable software.
• Lead in design, implementation, and maintenance of high quality code.

Innovative Development:

• Champion and foster a culture of rapid, efficient and collaborative development.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to streamline and expedite the delivery of software solutions.

Strategic Problem Solving:

• Engage in creative brainstorming, infusing your technical perspective into strategic decisions.
• Approach challenges with a solution-focused and innovative mindset.

Collaborative Synergy:

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders, translating business needs into technical action.
• Promote a culture of open communication and collaborative problem-solving within the team.

Quality Focus:

• Set the standard for coding practices, contributing to automated testing and quality assurance.
• Commit to delivering maintainable, top-quality software.

Leadership and Influence:

• Provide technical guidance on key projects, making a tangible impact.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering technical excellence.
• Ensure alignment and clarity in team goals, outcomes and timelines.

Project Management:

• Oversee project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with a strategic eye.

Who you are

• A dynamic, adaptable innovator, passionate about creating next-gen solutions.
• Proactive Self-driven, owning tasks with a collaborative spirit in a small, agile team.
• You’ll have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of senior-level experience, but the desire and ability to remain hands on.
• Skilled in C# and open to mastering new technologies.
• Advocate for engineering excellence and best practices.
• Agile and responsive, ready to pivot with the evolving tech and business landscapes.
• Comfortable in uncharted territories, you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• You possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme - if the business does well, you should get rewarded for your hard work
• 25 days' annual leave, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 27 after two years service and 30 after five – your balance starts from day 1 so don’t delay and start planning your time off!
• Company pension scheme – we provide an enhanced pension scheme with generous employer contributions to set you up for the future which includes life cover of 4x your base salary
• Eye test – you can claim a freebie each year, or if your needs change
• Employee Assistance Programme - we offer membership to a recognised scheme to support you and your wellbeing
• A strong ethos of equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Wide business exposure, in terms of business disciplines, projects and stakeholders
• Direct contribution to business transformation and growth
• Huge learning and career progression opportunities
• Being valued as an individual from our team
• Full training, support and mentoring to develop a successful career in financial services

Like what you’ve heard? Great - apply now!

As a candidate, we know the interview process can be daunting and it’s important that you have a great experience with us. We will do all we can to make sure you are fully informed and excited by our story so we get to see the best from you. If you need any adjustments made to help you with the interview process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Following your application, we will want to learn more about you, your motivations, experiences, and values. In turn, you get to learn about our business, our culture, the role and what we can offer you.

If you think you’d be great for the role, but don’t necessarily tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you, so apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At 118 118 Money we are passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to being representative of different cultures, background, lifestyles, and groups, where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. It is our policy to treat everyone fairly and to ensure no one is disadvantaged or receives less favourable treatment. We recognise that everyone has different needs and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are more than happy to have a conversation about it.

How we handle your data

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Where you apply, but are not selected for telephone screening/interview, we will delete your personal data once the position is filled.

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Please be aware that should we pursue your application, all our Financial Services employees will be expected to complete background checks to assess suitability for employment, these include; a criminal record, identity, sanctions, adverse finance, fraud prevention and reference checks to comply with our regulatory requirements.