Software Engineer in Cheltenham

Finova is the UK’s largest financial services technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead of competitors. Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts. Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

As a Software Engineer, you will be a dedicated, hands‑on contributor responsible for the implementation, testing, and maintenance of features within our enterprise software solutions. Working closely with senior team members, you will take ownership of specific components and tasks while expanding your technical expertise in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Develop and implement new features and components according to technical specifications and guidance from senior engineers.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and technical issues, demonstrating a diligent and methodical approach to debugging.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of code quality, testing coverage, and thorough documentation for all assigned tasks.
• Continuous Learning: Expand your knowledge of our technology stack and actively contribute to operational best practices (including security, performance, and testing).

Technical Stack & Ecosystem

• Core Backend & Architecture
• Programming Languages: C# & or Go (Golang), Python
• Architecture & APIs: Microservices architecture, RESTful API design patterns
• Data Stores: Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or equivalent
• Frontend Development
• Frameworks: React, Vue, or Angular
• Languages: JavaScript / TypeScript
• Integration: Consuming and integrating internal REST APIs
• DevOps, Cloud & Automation
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with basic services and deployment concepts on a major platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• CI/CD & Builds: Experience utilizing automation pipelines (e.g., BuildKite, Jenkins) to deploy code
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Basic familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation
• Scripting: Bash or PowerShell for routine automation
• Quality, Security & Tooling
• Testing Frameworks: Unit Testing (NUnit, MSUnit, Jest) and exposure to Integration/E2E testing (Cypress, Playwright)
• Version Control: Advanced proficiency with Git and GitHub
• Security: Strong adherence to secure coding standards and best practices

About you

• Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues and absorb feedback effectively from team members.
• Technical Execution & Diligence: A logical approach to problem‑solving, with a strong focus on writing clean, tested code and following established team practices.
• Time Management & Focus: Ability to manage your workload efficiently, prioritise tasks based on team direction, and maintain focus in a dynamic environment.
• Team Collaboration: A reliable team player who actively shares knowledge, requests help when needed, and supports overall team goals.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working – Work in a hybrid way that suits you. Our model is primarily office‑based, with flexibility to work remotely as needed.
• Private medical insurance – Comprehensive health cover, with the option to add your family to your plan.
• Life assurance and income protection – We provide life assurance and income protection to give you peace of mind for the future.
• Family friendly policies – Our enhanced family‑friendly policy goes beyond maternity and paternity leave.
• Work from anywhere – With approval, Finova employees can work abroad for up to 4 weeks each year.
• Flexible holiday package – Enjoy 25 days paid holiday allowance, plus all public holidays.
• Company pension scheme – With salary exchange, you save on tax and can build a secure future.
• Employee assistance programme – Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling helpline.
• Electric car scheme – Get a brand‑new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice as a benefit.
• Health cash plan – Our Health Cash Plan empowers you to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Gym discounts – Achieve your fitness goals for less with GymFlex.
• Perks that matter – We fuel your day with a fully stocked pantry of fresh fruit and snacks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.