Software Engineer - Cheltenham (3 Days Hybrid)

About Finova 

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 in a competitive market.

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.

For Lenders 

Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences.

Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs — all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market. 

About the Role:

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

We are looking for a versatile engineer who has extensive, recent hands-on experience across a significant portion of our ecosystem.

Core Backend & Architecture

• Programming Languages: C# and/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:

To thrive in this role, you should bring the following professional strengths:

• 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, prioritize 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. We’re committed to supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

• Private medical insurance 👩‍⚕️
  Comprehensive health cover, with the option to add your family to your plan, because your well-being matters to us.

• Life assurance & 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, offering paid time off for when plans change or alternative paths to parenthood are needed.

• Work from anywhere 🌴
  Some thrive in the office, others at home — and many do best with choice. 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. And, you can rebook any public holidays for a day that aligns with your personal beliefs or celebration calendar. We also offer holiday trading allowing you to purchase or sell your holiday allowance.

• Company pension scheme 🏦
  With salary exchange, you save on tax and can build a secure future.

• Employee assistance programme 💞
  We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling helpline ensures you have support when you need it.

• Electric car scheme 🚗
  Get a brand-new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice as a benefit, paid for through your gross monthly pay, saving on Income Tax and National Insurance.

• Health cash plan 🏥
  Our Health Cash Plan empowers you to prioritise your wellbeing by providing effortless reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs, from dental and optical visits to physiotherapy.

• Gym discounts 🏋️
  Achieve your fitness goals for less with GymFlex, which offers significant savings on annual memberships at over 3,000 gyms and leisure centers nationwide.

• Perks that matter 🎁
  We fuel your day with a fully stocked pantry of fresh fruit and snacks and keep the team spirit high with weekly socials and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out, we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.