Overview

Senior Software Engineer – Vitality, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom.

Team - Member Servicing and Claims - IT

Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in any of the Vitality offices (Bournemouth, London or Stockport). Full time hours. We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills

• Knowledge of Agile environments & delivery
• Proficient in multiple programming languages including C#
• The ability to mentor more junior engineers

What this role is all about

Our Software Engineers play a critical role in Vitality’s successful business model by building and maintaining software solutions, in line with quality and time parameters, to enable operation as a fully integrated composite business, offering brilliant products with seamless, intuitive customer journeys.

The Senior Software Engineer acts as an authority with experience in building full solutions across one journey. They work closely with stakeholders/product owners and a wide variety of internal and external technical teams. They are fully competent in one specialism and working towards being fully competent in a second specialism. This role also involves actively mentoring and coaching associate and other software engineers.

Key Actions

• Deliver High-Impact Solutions — Design, build, test, and maintain scalable, user-centric software that supports our integrated business model.
• Lead and Mentor — Act as a technical authority across one or more specialisms, guiding associate engineers and peers. Share knowledge through coaching, code reviews, and learning sessions (e.g., lunch & learns, developer forums).
• Architect for Scale and Security — Apply architectural patterns and design principles to solve complex business challenges. Embed security controls into every solution, ensuring compliance and resilience.
• Collaborate Across Teams — Work closely with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to align on goals and deliver integrated solutions. Facilitate meetings, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus on technical conclusions.
• Champion Standards and Best Practices — Uphold Vitality’s technical and process standards, contributing to their evolution and ensuring consistent application. Review and refine documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment with delivery definitions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement — Connect opportunities for process optimisation and contribute to the implementation of innovative solutions. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring fresh ideas to the table.

What you need to thrive

• Proven experience with development tools and frameworks (e.g. C#, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Microservices). You’re self-assured in at least one specialism and growing in another.
• A deep understanding of user needs and a commitment to delivering intuitive, accessible experiences.
• A solid grasp of secure coding practices and data protection principles, with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
• Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity. You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12% - We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance - Four times annual salary

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology