Software Engineer

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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!
About the role
We are looking for two Software Engineers to join our Technical Excellence team, supporting Hargreaves Lansdown's AI capability maturity and wider Modernisation of Technology (MoT) objectives.
In this role, you will help build, enhance, and support AI-enabled tooling and automation that underpin our engineering platform, enabling teams across the organisation to deliver software more efficiently and effectively.
What you will be doing:
Write high quality code adhering to corporate & regulatory standards, delivered in a timely manner, without supervision
Work collaboratively with the team to help deliver new features for the product team in line with requirements
Provide engineering support for existing applications when necessary
Maintain awareness of current secure coding practices and ensure code produced is in line with these
Review other developers’ code to ensure conformance with established standards
Develop and evidence automated tests alongside code produced
Documenting all solutions produced to agreed team standards
Habitually comment code to high standards
Willingness to learn and further technologies & techniques embraced by engineering team
Cultivate strong working relationships within the wider Digital department
Actively participate in schemes designed to support the product team
Develop both technical and interpersonal skills (weighted towards technical)
About you:
Broad knowledge of one or more development languages
A practical appreciation of database design and working practices
Able to effectively use version control to manage code
Able to effectively use project tracking tools
Understanding of professional development methodologies, tools (e.g. source control, automation testing tools, build servers) and wider SDLC
Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) model principles and application design patterns
Able to demonstrate clear and concise documentation & planning
Ability to work well both independently and in an agile team
Ability to perform under pressure when required
Logical, analytical and methodological approach to problem solving
Consults with others over large or complex decisions
Working Schedule:
This role is based in Number One, Welcome Building, Bristol, BS2 0TR. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office 2 days a week.
Why us?
Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance*
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
Health screening programme
Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
Two paid volunteering days per year
* dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
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Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.