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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Royal London
- **Location:** Alderley Edge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856354107-senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong technical knowledge with Oracle
 * Experience delivering solutions across the full software development lifecycle
 * The ability to work independently without close supervision
 * Confidence working collaboratively as part of a wider engineering team
 * Awareness of agile delivery practices.

## Description

* Designing, developing, testing and implementing complex software solutions within Oracle
 * Carrying out impact assessments for complex changes to existing applications
 * Producing and agreeing technical designs in advance of development and in line with agreed standards
 * Ensuring all code meets Royal London standards, guidelines and quality gates for the relevant technology
 * Working closely with testing teams to ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and issues are identified early
 * Safely implementing technical solutions into production environments
 * Collaborating closely with other engineers and disciplines within the team
 * Reviewing the work of other developers and contributing to shared coding standards and practices
 * Supporting continuous improvement by sharing ideas, knowledge and experience across the software development practice.


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