Skills

Java SQL DevOps Azure DevOps Test angular SQL Server Azure Software Development Agile

Job Specifications

Job Title: Software Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 14th 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.

About the Company

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company. Proudly customer owned since 1861.* Royal London is a purpose-driven mutual. Our Purpose, ‘Protecting today, investing in tomorrow. Together we are mutually responsible’, defines the impact we want to have. It shapes what we do on behalf of our members and customers, financial advisers, our colleagues and the communities in which we operate. Our People Promise is our collective commitment that our workplace will be inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fu... Know more