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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £143,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, ReactJS
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/staff-software-engineer/57551769

## About the Role

* Strong experience operating at Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Lead Engineer level.
 * Deep hands-on expertise with C# and .NET development.
 * Strong experience building cloud-native solutions within Microsoft Azure.
 * Proven background designing pricing engines, quote engines, underwriting systems, or other calculation-intensive platforms.
 * Experience owning architecture across multiple teams and business domains.
 * Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and cloud architecture.
 * Ability to work autonomously and provide technical leadership within a greenfield environment.
 * Experience operating within regulated industries is advantageous., If you are a Staff Software Engineer with strong C#, .NET, Azure, and architecture experience, and are interested in a high-impact contract focused on pricing and quote platform modernisation, please apply today.
Skills

 * Agile Methodology
 * Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 * C Programming
 * C++ Programming
 * Communication Skills
 * Java Programming
 * JavaScript & jQuery
 * Python Programming
 * React.js Development
 * Teamwork

## Description

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the architecture behind a business-critical pricing and quote platform. You'll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of a greenfield modernisation project, helping to build scalable solutions that enable faster, safer changes to pricing and underwriting logic.

The Company

They are a technology-led organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, investing in the modernisation of core business systems. Their engineering teams work closely with product, commercial, and business stakeholders to deliver platforms that have a direct impact on customer outcomes. As part of a wider transformation programme, they are looking for an experienced contractor to provide architectural leadership across their pricing and quoting capabilities.

The Role and Deliverables

 * Own the technical architecture for a greenfield pricing and quote engine project.
 * Lead architectural decision-making across multiple systems and engineering teams.
 * Design scalable, auditable, and reliable solutions for pricing, rating, and business rules processing.
 * Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
 * Identify and mitigate technical risks within complex calculation and decisioning systems.
 * Establish engineering standards and best practices across the project.