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Guardian Financial Services

Software Engineer

On site

Reading, United kingdom

Full Time

08-12-2025

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Java C# PowerShell Jira Network Security Salesforce DevOps Kubernetes Azure DevOps Networking Architecture Application Architecture Linux Windows System Administration Azure ReactJs Confluence .NET Terraform

Job Specifications

Software Engineer - Hybrid/ Reading

At Guardian, our mission is simple: to ensure every family has protection they truly believe in. We’re challenging the market with a fresh approach and a brand promise — Life. Made Better.

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our IT department. This role is responsible for developing high-quality applications using C# and the .NET ecosystem, ensuring clean architecture and maintainable code.

What does a Software Engineer do?

As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for managing and adding to our modern and complex Azure estate.

Your responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

Technical expertise in Azure cloud, C#, .NET, and ReactJS.
Understanding of Azure DevOps and Terraform
Managing web and database components of multiple applications.
Deploy/manage our multiple integrated systems.
Deploy and manage virtual machines in a highly available setting.
Deploy and update PowerShell scripts.
Troubleshoot infrastructure and network related issues effecting business.
Design and put in place Azure data protection features.
Oversee our application architecture suitability with our Azure estate.
Communicating and managing infrastructure partner teams.
Create and manage virtual networks with high levels of performance and security to handle workloads.
Find and install the business’s best cloud-based solutions.
Ensure application size, performance, and uptime while upholding strict code quality criteria.

Who are we looking for?

Integrating with Salesforce based solutions
An additional experience in working in or managing a Java based solution.
Windows and Linux operating system administration
Azure certifications in the specialized area preferably
Experience using IaaS services
Experience using PaaS services like database services, Kubernetes, etc.
Understand the terminologies and how to navigate IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols
Relational and non-relational database technologies
A background in either C# /.Net or Java-centric development
Familiarity with Atlassian toolset (JIRA/Confluence)
Familiarity with domain driven design an advantage

What’s in it for you?

Private Medical Insurance with rewards for yourself with discounted rates for your family members
Competitive Company Pension Scheme
Access to several employee discounted schemes to suit your lifestyle including but not limited to:
Private dental insurance
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Comprehensive Europe and Worldwide Travel Insurance
Medical Cash Plan
Gym memberships
Access to 24/7 GP service for you and your family
25 days holiday with the option to purchase more

This is an exciting time to be joining us with plenty of opportunity for professional growth we invite you to apply to become part of our award-winning team.

Should you wish to learn more about the role, or have any questions, please contact our HR Team via hrservicedesk@puntersouthallgroup.com.

About the Company

Guardian is a famous name in financial services with a long history dating back to 1821. We’re re-entering the market with a new look for a new era – one that reflects our intention to continuously rethink and reinvent protection for the better. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s our belief that nothing is more precious than those we love. But, because of a lack of trust and awareness, too few people protect themselves and their families from the financial consequences of illness and death. Working with advisers, we aim to... Know more