We're Go.Compare, part of Future PLC. You've probably heard of us - we're a price comparison site passionate about finding our customers savvy insurance deals. We're a part of Future PLC and as one of the 250+ brands within Future publishing, we embody all the Future values.
We pride ourselves on being a fun but fair place to work, with flexible hours and plenty of perks, thanks to the Future community teams' hard work making sure each team member is treated equally. We only collaborate with organisations we can rely on, so we've built up a huge network of trusted partners. We're also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Partner Integration Newbuilds team drives the onboarding of core Car/Van and Home insurance revenue generating brands on Go.Compare. Made up of two Senior Engineers, two Mid-Level Engineers, and an Integration Manager—working in tight alignment with dedicated QA—the team takes new partner integrations through complex, multi-disciplinary build phases.
Operating in a collaborative virtual office environment, team members rally around real-time problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a strong collective focus on shipping high-impact builds and delivering results together
As our Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead technical execution and full lifecycle ownership for partner integrations. Reporting to the Integrations Manager, you'll collaborate with external partners, lead developers, and compliance teams to design high-performance REST APIs. You'll oversee code releases, refine development processes, and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) across our SDLC. You'll also leverage modern AI tools like Copilot and Claude to accelerate integration testing and debugging within FCA-regulated environments.
In this role, you'll provide high-level architectural guidance and conduct code reviews to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. You'll translate complex technical hurdles into clear insights for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. As a technical mentor, you'll support team growth, guide deployment strategies, and maintain clear communication during critical system alignment. Your technical leadership ensures our integration platform remains robust, elegant, and secure.
The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000
This is a hybrid role, working two days per week from our Cardiff office.
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Founded in 1985, we have grown significantly to a global business with over 3,000 colleagues. We are the largest magazine publisher in the UK with a combined circulation of more than 3 million across our publications.
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