Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location: Norwich

Salary: Circa £40k

This is a great job for someone who enjoys building modern API solutions and working with cloud-based systems. You'll thrive if you like solving problems, working in an agile team, and owning your work end-to-end.

A bit about the job

You’ll join our Enterprise Integration team, helping us connect key systems across our insurance business were we build and run services that support customer journeys and internal platforms.

You’ll design, build and support backend and integration services using Java, Spring Boot and Apache Camel. You’ll create REST APIs, microservices and message-based integrations that connect key systems across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs.

You’ll follow best practices across the software development lifecycle and work in an Agile environment. You’ll own your work end-to-end, from design and development through to CI/CD and deployment on EKS. You’ll also troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues across APIs, Camel routes and downstream systems.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Strong experience with Java (17+) and Spring Boot, building APIs and microservices
• Experience working with integration tools such as Apache Camel or similar technologies
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including services like Lambda, CloudWatch or configuration tools
• Knowledge of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, Agile delivery, and container platforms such as Kubernetes/EKS
• Familiarity with monitoring and integration patterns, including tools like Prometheus/Grafana and working with legacy services (e.g. SOAP/WSDL)

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £40k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 8% – actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14% in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com