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Job Description
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 any of the following would be beneficial: Java, Angular, SQL Server, Azure cloud servers or exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines.
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.