Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Location: London OR Manchester
Rate: £416 INSIDE IR35
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction
You will lead the design, lead development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and optimised cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure, collaborating with other global IT teams and service providers.

As a technical leader, you will mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, lead design workshops, and elevate the quality of code and system architecture. Your expertise in TypeScript, Azure, Databricks, and DevOps, combined with insurance industry experience, will be critical in delivering solutions that support the Client Digital Underwriting business strategy to grow and remain innovative.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance services tailored to Digital Underwriting use cases, such as risk modelling, claims processing, or underwriting systems, ensuring alignment with Client Re's IT and business strategy.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and delivering high-quality, robust solutions.
• Design, implement, and manage solutions on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Containers and App Services / Functions.
• Leverage Databricks for advanced data modelling, transformation, and analytics to support actuarial analysis, pricing models, and other insurance-specific data needs.
• Set up, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and delivery of mission-critical applications.
• Implement cloud security best practices tailored to the insurance industry's regulatory requirements and optimize Azure resources for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and performance, raising the overall quality of code across projects.
• Contribute to, lead and facilitate design workshops with stakeholders, including actuaries, global IT teams, and business leaders, to define technical solutions
• Apply knowledge of insurance processes (e.g., reinsurance, claims, risk assessment) to design solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, architects, and business units, to deliver innovative solutions that drive value.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Commercial experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript for building robust, scalable applications.
• Experience deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using AKS.
• Awareness of Databricks for data modelling, ETL processes, and analytics.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security, with a focus on insurance-specific use cases.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong ability to conduct code reviews and drive improvements in code quality and development practices.
• Experience leading design workshops and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to define solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable, reliable, and compliant solutions for the insurance industry.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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