DB Software Engineer

Date Posted: 28/11/2025

Location: London

Job Type: Full time

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Software Engineer - Defined Benefits Team

Location: London – hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 35 hours

Purpose
Support the DB Transformation engineering team in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software built on a Python (FastAPI), React (Next.js), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) stack.

This role plays a key part in building our service-oriented data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security within a regulated environment. You will work across the stack—from front-end applications to containerised services—and help embed DevOps excellence and modern engineering practices across the team.

Key responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure code using Python, React, and TypeScript, aligned with business requirements and architectural standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our cloud-native data and modelling platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and data integration services in FastAPI (and occasionally Go).
• Develop responsive, performant front-end interfaces using React (Next.js) and modern component libraries.
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Helm, ensuring reliable operation within AKS.
• Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, driving automation and release quality.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform to manage environments consistently.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and QA engineers to deliver well-tested and observable solutions.
• Ensure applications meet security and compliance standards (OWASP, secure credential management, data protection).
• Provide third-line support for production systems, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and technical design sessions.
• Mentor less experienced developers, promoting a collaborative and learning-oriented engineering culture.

Examples of Key Activities

• Develop and maintain FastAPI-based services for core business functions.
• Build and refine React TypeScript front-ends using Next.js, focusing on responsive UX and component reusability.
• Create and maintain Helm charts and Docker images for deployment to AKS.
• Extend and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, incorporating automated tests, linting, and security scanning.
• Implement monitoring and observability via Azure Monitor, Grafana, and structured logging frameworks.
• Use Terraform to define and provision infrastructure across dev, test, and production environments.
• Apply best practices in secure coding and contribute to regular threat and risk assessments.
• Conduct peer code reviews and unit/integration testing to maintain reliability and performance standards.
• Engage with architecture teams to translate high-level designs into robust, implementable solutions.
• Participate in incident management and post-mortem reviews, ensuring learnings are applied.
• Contribute to process and tooling improvements that enhance team velocity and quality.

What we’re looking for 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Desirable - Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies and Azure are highly desirable.

Experience

• Expert knowledge of React Typescript (Next.js Framework), Python, and SQL Server for building robust and scalable backend services.
• Strong experience with React (including Hooks, Redux, or Context API) to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (e.g., App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Azure DevOps).
• Experience with Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for containerisation and microservices deployment.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and deployment automation using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with IaC tools (e.g. ARM templates, Terraform) for managing cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experienced in providing 2nd-line support, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex production issues.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Knowledge of secure coding principles and best practices to ensure the protection of sensitive data, with a focus on OWASP and other security frameworks.
• Understanding of financial services regulations and experience ensuring solutions adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Git for source control and collaborative development.
• Experience in writing unit tests and performing code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

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