Insurance Analytics Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional study support

Wellbeing networks

Life assurance

Income protection

Enhanced parental leave

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a C# Developer to join the Insurance Analytics team in London hybrid roles. You will advance the InsurSight platform, collaborating with data scientists, actuaries and developers to deliver analytics-enabled software solutions.

The role focuses on C# development (.NET 6/8) with exposure to Azure PaaS/SaaS, ASP.NET WebAPI, and CosmosDB. You will apply SOLID, unit testing, and Agile practices while exploring new technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable proficiency in C# development (.NET 6 / 8)
• Practical knowledge of or eagerness to learn Azure PaaS/SaaS offerings (Azure Functions, App Services, Table/Queue/Blob Storage), ASP.NET WebAPI, and database technologies (CosmosDB)
• Demonstrable knowledge of software engineering principles such as unit testing, change management control and SOLID principles
• Exposure to or keen interest in the non-life insurance analytics domain, with a willingness to bridge technology and actuarial science to deliver impactful solutions
• Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborating constructively within cross-functional teams
• A problem-solving mindset, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, with a commitment to excellence and a penchant for continuous learning
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to software development
• Experience in Python development is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Engage in the iterative enhancement and feature development of LCP InsurSight, aligning with the strategic vision of the Insurance Analytics team and responding to evolving client needs
• Primary focus on C# with supplementary involvement in other languages (eg Python), under the guidance of senior developers
• Collaborate across disciplines, interfacing with actuaries, analytics specialists, and developers to integrate comprehensive analytics into software solutions, enriching the platform's value proposition
• Advocate and implement industry-standard software development practices, championing code quality, maintainability, and robust testing methodologies to ensure the reliability and scalability of our solutions
• Participate in the research, evaluation, and prototyping of emerging technologies and methods, contributing to the team's innovation and continuous improvement ethos
• Facilitate the dissemination of technical knowledge within the team, aiding in the development of a learning-oriented culture that values curiosity and professional growth

Skills

C#

Azure

ASP.NET WebAPI

CosmosDB

SOLID principles

Unit testing

Python

Agile

Tools

Azure Functions

App Services

Table/Queue/Blob Storage

Job description

Location - London with hybrid working availableLCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy and health. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future.

We're looking for a C# Developer to join our Insurance Analytics team, playing a crucial role in advancing LCP InsurSight, our leading insurance analytics platform. InsurSight has been used to assess over £150bn of non-life insurance business since launch in April 2020 and we are expanding the team to help us to support our expanding client base whilst delivering our exciting plans to develop the platform further. You will have the benefit of the guidance of our lead C# developer, but also the opportunity to take ownership of your work and to work closely with our wider team of data scientists, actuaries and industry specialists. Overall, the role offers an exciting blend of technical development and industry application, providing a fertile ground for professional growth in a multidisciplinary environment.

What will you be doing?

• Engage in the iterative enhancement and feature development of LCP InsurSight, aligning with the strategic vision of the Insurance Analytics team and responding to evolving client needs
• Primary focus on C# with supplementary involvement in other languages (eg Python), under the guidance of senior developers
• Collaborate across disciplines, interfacing with actuaries, analytics specialists, and developers to integrate comprehensive analytics into software solutions, enriching the platform's value proposition
• Advocate and implement industry-standard software development practices, championing code quality, maintainability, and robust testing methodologies to ensure the reliability and scalability of our solutions
• Participate in the research, evaluation, and prototyping of emerging technologies and methods, contributing to the team's innovation and continuous improvement ethos
• Facilitate the dissemination of technical knowledge within the team, aiding in the development of a learning-oriented culture that values curiosity and professional growth

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable proficiency in C# development (.NET 6 / 8)
• Practical knowledge of or eagerness to learn Azure PaaS/SaaS offerings (Azure Functions, App Services, Table/Queue/Blob Storage), ASP.NET WebAPI, and database technologies (CosmosDB)
• Demonstrable knowledge of software engineering principles such as unit testing, change management control and SOLID principles
• Exposure to or keen interest in the non-life insurance analytics domain, with a willingness to bridge technology and actuarial science to deliver impactful solutions
• Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborating constructively within cross-functional teams
• A problem-solving mindset, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, with a commitment to excellence and a penchant for continuous learning
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to software development
• Experience in Python development is beneficial but not essential

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a certified B-Corp, multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:

For you:

• Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details)
• Professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks

For your family:

• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

For your health:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy \& sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Digital GP services

For your wealth:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• High street discounts
• Season ticket loans

For others:

• Volunteering opportunities

For the environment:

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)

And much more!

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you with your application.