Java Engineer

We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 

We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours. 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Java Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing and developing robust and scalable applications using cutting-edge technologies.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with the most modern technology to deliver innovative solutions for our customers
• Hands-on designing and developing existing and new applications
• Working in an agile environment, alongside colleagues from LGIM and third-party companies
• Mentoring junior team members including code reviews, problem solving, development and code standards including security standards
• Delivering high quality software supported by fully automated testing frameworks
• Creating opportunities for your own learning and growth, as well as sharing finding with your peers
• Deploying developed applications using set tools and pipelines to all environments on container-based cloud platforms.

Who we're looking for:

• Core Java development skills
• Experience with Java Core, Spring / Quarkus framework and Linux
• Microservices architecture
• Understanding of computing science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc.
• Good understanding of build activities across the SDLC including unit testing, system testing, integration, security, and performance testing
• Relentless focus on delivering business value through sound engineering methods and principles
• Working experience with Kafka for event driven communication between services
• Experience in Cloud Applications
• Docker based container development and deployment on Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD methodologies and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub etc
• Experience in Automated testing and TDD
• Experience with Software Engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence etc.

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday 
• Competitive family leave 
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice 
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.  

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.  

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.  

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. 

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.