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About the job
Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
We're Go.Compare, part of Future PLC. You've probably heard of us - we're a price comparison site passionate about finding our customers savvy insurance deals. We're a part of Future PLC and as one of the 250+ brands within Future publishing, we embody all the Future values.
We pride ourselves on being a fun but fair place to work, with flexible hours and plenty of perks, thanks to the Future community teams' hard work making sure each team member is treated equally. We only collaborate with organisations we can rely on, so we've built up a huge network of trusted partners. We're also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Team You’ll Join
The Partner Integration Newbuilds team drives the onboarding of core Car/Van and Home insurance revenue generating brands on Go.Compare. Made up of two Senior Engineers, two Mid-Level Engineers, and an Integration Manager—working in tight alignment with dedicated QA—the team takes new partner integrations through complex, multi-disciplinary build phases.
Operating in a collaborative virtual office environment, team members rally around real-time problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a strong collective focus on shipping high-impact builds and delivering results together
What you'll do
As our Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead technical execution and full lifecycle ownership for partner integrations. Reporting to the Integrations Manager, you'll collaborate with external partners, lead developers, and compliance teams to design high-performance REST APIs. You'll oversee code releases, refine development processes, and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) across our SDLC. You'll also leverage modern AI tools like Copilot and Claude to accelerate integration testing and debugging within FCA-regulated environments.
In this role, you'll provide high-level architectural guidance and conduct code reviews to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. You'll translate complex technical hurdles into clear insights for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. As a technical mentor, you'll support team growth, guide deployment strategies, and maintain clear communication during critical system alignment. Your technical leadership ensures our integration platform remains robust, elegant, and secure.
What you’ll bring
- Lead and mentor engineering team members through architectural guidance and thorough code reviews.
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance REST APIs for data formats like XML, JSON, and SOAP.
- Manage end-to-end partner integration lifecycles from initial discovery to live, zero-downtime deployment.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure all solutions align with FCA security standards.
- Refine internal development processes, champion TDD principles, and optimize the overall SDLC.
- Utilize AI-assisted tools like Copilot and Claude to streamline debugging and integration testing.
What you’ll bring
- Senior-Level Expertise: Extensive experience in software engineering with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects and cross-functional teams.
- Tech Stack Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in C# and SQL Server. Deep experience with RESTful design and handling legacy protocols like SOAP.
- Process Leadership: Demonstrated ability to design and implement development workflows (e.g., CI/CD improvements, branching strategies, or agile ceremonies).
- Release Governance: Practical experience managing production deployments and overseeing the "Definition of Done."
- Mentorship: A passion for growing others, with experience in formal code reviews and career coaching for junior and mid-level developers.
- Testing Rigor: A "test-first" mindset with experience implementing TDD at a team-wide level
Minimum Requirments
- Strong technical expertise in C# and SQL Server, with experience designing RESTful APIs and working with legacy technologies such as SOAP.
- Experience improving development processes and ways of working, including CI/CD, branching strategies and Agile practices.
- Hands-on experience with production releases, release governance and maintaining clear Definition of Done standards.
- Strong focus on quality and team development, with experience in testing/TDD, code reviews and mentoring or coaching other developers.
What we offer
- Uncapped leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
- Free drinks and snacks in our offices
The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000
This is a hybrid role, working two days per week from our Cardiff office.
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Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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