Overview

Job Description

We are pleased to announce a new career opportunity to join Phoenix Group as a Software Developer within the Retirement Solutions & Asset Management (RSAM) function. You will be developing internal modelling tools, particularly in the Bulk Purchase Annuity and Equity Release Mortgage space, in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: This role will ideally be based in our London office, with time between home and the office, and some travel between Phoenix offices. We will discuss what is important to you and balance this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.

Salary & Benefits: £35,000 - £55,000 (subject to experience) + bonus, excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance, electric vehicle scheme, 38 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays, plus 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We’re Phoenix Group, a long-term savings and retirement business offering a range of products across our market-leading brands: Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet.

The Role

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and test internal software tools and models, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders. This role requires an end-to-end approach—from user interaction and experience to back-end implementation and data processing. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, particularly within AWS, and will follow best practices in software development, including thorough documentation and effective communication. This position requires strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Context - Retirement Solutions & Asset Management

This role sits within the Retirement Solutions & Asset Management division, focusing on developing models in the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) and Equity Release Mortgage (ERM) space. The development team works closely with actuaries to align technical implementation with business requirements. Following the recent merger of the Retirement Solutions and Asset Management divisions, the team is now positioned alongside the Quantitative Engineering team, creating opportunities for learning and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Development and Delivery:

• Design, develop, and maintain internal software tools and models, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Take ownership of the full development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure resources, with a focus on AWS services and best practices.
• Ensure high code quality through adherence to development standards and code reviews.
• Perform rigorous testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of products.
• Identify and resolve issues in existing models and processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely and collaboratively with modelling actuaries to ensure technical solutions align with actuarial requirements and business objectives.
• Provide effective support to end users by resolving issues promptly and facilitating training and feedback sessions to enhance tool usability and adoption.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams, including product owners, business analysts, project managers, and senior sponsors, to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and delivery timelines.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for models, processes, and methodologies.
• Develop user guides and technical specifications for tools.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Experience:

Essential

• Strong programming skills, preferably with Python experience, focusing on clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Proven experience in building robust and scalable software solutions.
• Solid understanding of database design and data management principles.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and test-driven development.

Desirable

• Exposure to programming in C#
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in insurance or pensions.
• Exposure to the development of financial or actuarial models.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native services.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a technically strong and self-motivated individual with a passion for software development and modern technology. The ideal candidate will take pride in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, and will bring a proactive, delivery-focused mindset. This role suits someone with a solid foundation in software engineering principles, an interest in cloud technologies, and a desire to continually learn and improve. We value effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

Qualifications

You will ideally hold a University Degree or Masters’ Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Inclusion & How to Apply

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience differs from what we’ve advertised, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.

Find out more

• Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
• Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us