Full Stack Developer

LA International; Manchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented software developer to lead the design and development of high-performance services for Digital Underwriting. The ideal candidate will possess advanced TypeScript skills and experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly in deploying containerized applications. Responsibilities include mentoring junior developers, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to code reviews, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. This role offers flexibility, working 3 days a week on-site in either London or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in software development, leading complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript for scalable applications.
• Experience with containerized applications and AKS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design scalable services for Digital Underwriting.
• Implement solutions on Microsoft Azure with a focus on Containers.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless application delivery.

Skills

TypeScript

Cloud security best practices

CI/CD pipelines

Containerized applications using AKS

Data modelling with Databricks

Mentoring junior developers

Code reviews

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

Databricks

Job description

Role Overview

3 DAYS A WEEK ONISTE IN LONDON OR MANCHESTER, INSIDR IR35
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 IT and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.