Software Engineer

Software Engineer Function: Technology Location: London, Peterborough

Curious about what’s next? So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.

At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.

This role will offer you the opportunity to get hands on with a number of different technologies, including Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.JS and .NET

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Engineering Leadership to design solutions and considering trading-off technical and operational considerations
• Interacting with cross-functional engineering teams across the company to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks
• Take responsibility for keys aspects of the development life cycle, from design to implementation, testing, security, and maintenance.
• Ensure testing and security standards are well embedded into the software the team produces.
• Active in a community of practice for engineering to develop and share knowledge.
• Leading design reviews, prototyping new technology and evaluating technical feasibility with your peers and colleagues.
• Addressing all aspects of technology and service readiness
• Effectively participate in the team's software development methodologies, such as pairing, code and documentation reviewing and continuous delivery

What we’re looking for:

• Experience building scalable, highly available services and products.
• Experience designing and maintaining build, test, and deployment pipelines as part of delivering robust software systems
• Knowledge of security engineering practices and methods
• Technical expert in a chosen domain, with a willingness to adapt to new technologies to support the team
• Creative problem solver who organises a team around a challenge
• Work with agile methodologies and lean thinking methods
• Active learner, both within your technical and professional area of expertise

Why Compare the Market?

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.

We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.