Software Engineer | S2 | Finance & Risk – Enterprise Services | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Software Engineer | S2 | Finance & Risk – Enterprise Services | Milton Keynes | Internal MobilityCountry: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of that journey. Business Solutions CIO sits at the centre of that change, bringing together global solutions, governance and leadership rhythm so that the directorate can operate with clarity, consistency and control.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

An exciting opportunity is available to join our Finance & Risk Technology team in Enterprise Services as a Software Engineer. Based out of Milton Keynes, Unity Place

Applicants must possess a degree in Digital Technology Solutions or be on track to complete their degree by Q2 2027

The Finance & Risk team within Enterprise Services delivers and supports the technology that underpins Santander UK's financial reporting, risk modelling and regulatory compliance capabilities. The team is at the heart of major strategic programmes — including TSB integration to building automated data pipelines, system integrations and ETL solutions using Python, AWS, Snowflake and Oracle technologies. The team is also driving adoption of Devin,

Santander's group-standard Agentic AI platform, to transform software delivery through intelligent automation of coding, testing and workflow orchestration.

As a Software Engineer in this team, you would contribute across the full Software Delivery Lifecycle — from coding and testing through to implementation and production support. You would progressively take ownership of more complex technical deliverables, build depth in a strategically important financial technology environment, and play an active role in embedding AI-driven engineering practices into everyday delivery.

If you're passionate about technology, cloud engineering and Customer Management, we'd love to hear from you.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

• Work across wider technology teams to establish consistent architectural and engineering standards.
• Strengthen internal specialist capability and knowledge retention, reducing reliance on external resources and supporting longer-term succession planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, operational resilience and platform efficiency.
• Supporting our data-driven transformation through the adoption of cloud-native and open-source technologies.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering managers to refine and deliver functional and technical solutions.
• Ensuring services remain stable, secure, and performant in production by minimising incidents and maximising service quality.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills through training, self- study or mentorship and assisting in troubleshooting technical problems. (Required)
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer. (Required)
• Experience in back end systems, APIs, databases. (Required)
• Proficient in SDLC, Waterfall & Agile methodologies. (Required)
• Great communication/interpersonal skills and able to manage stakeholders at all levels. (Required)
• Experience working with Agile software development practices, including unit testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and CI/CD. (Required)
• Hands-on experience using tools such as GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and automated code quality and security scanning tools throughout the software development lifecycle. (Required)
• Experience supporting and resolving production incidents in a live environment. (Required)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. (Required)

It would also be great if you have

• Great knowledge of AWS services and event-driven architectures. (Preferred)
• Experience adopting Agile engineering practices, including Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing. (Preferred)
• Exposure to AI-assisted software engineering, Agentic AI tools or AI-enabled development practices. (Preferred)
• Exposure to DevOps tooling and automation supporting continuous integration and delivery. (Preferred)
• Experience working within Finance & Risk highly regulated industries. (Preferred)

What else you need to know

This role is based at Unity Place, Milton Keynes.

We want our people to thrive both at work and at home while delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers and supporting each other's development. To enable this, we operate a hybrid working model with an expected office attendance of at least 12 days per month (pro rata for part-time roles).

If you're applying for this role, please consider the travel time, distance, and cost associated with commuting to the office.

We're happy to discuss individual working arrangements and flexible working patterns throughout the recruitment process. If you're interested in this opportunity on a part-time or job-share basis, we'd still love to hear from you.

Application process

If your application is successful, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your experience, career aspirations, and any questions you may have about working within Santander Technology.

The interview process will consist of:

Stage 1 – Technical Interview

A 30-minute technical interview with a member of the engineering team.

Stage 2 – Final Interview

A one-hour interview covering both technical and competency-based questions. This can be conducted virtually or in person, depending on your circumstances.

If there is anything we can do to support you throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

Inclusion

At Santander, we're building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and is empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented people through our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£45,320.00 - £67,980.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.( Only applicable for roles that are eligible for sponsorship)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

PERMANENT ROLES:

• If you are currently employed by Santander UK plc on TSB Legacy terms or by TSB and choose to apply for this Santander vacancy, please be aware that, if successful, you will move onto full Santander terms and conditions of employment and will no longer be part of the TSB Legacy population with effect from the start date of your new role.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact: Gonzalo Blasco Borao - gonzalo.blascoborao@santander.co.uk

The Santander Way

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Ready to make it happen?

It starts with you. It starts here.