Pensions Systems Developer

Sanderson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Family-friendly policies

Study support

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Sanderson is recruiting a Pensions Systems Developer to join a specialist technology team supporting a large-scale pensions administration environment. You will help deliver system improvements, configure workflows, calculations, reporting and integrations to enhance operations and member experience.

The role involves collaborating with internal and third-party providers, providing technical guidance, and contributing to testing, governance and change management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and developing defined benefit pensions administration systems.
• Strong understanding of pensions operations, processes and administration technology.
• Experience delivering system improvements and business-critical enhancements.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience interrogating, analysing and troubleshooting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure and enhance functionality across the pensions administration platform, including workflows, calculations, reporting, integrations and document production.

Skills

SQL

Pensions systems

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

System configuration

Reporting

Data analysis

Job description

We are partnering with a leading pensions and administration organisation to recruit a Pensions Systems Developer to join a specialist technology team supporting a large-scale pensions administration environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pensions systems professional to play a key role in the configuration, support and ongoing enhancement of a market-leading pensions administration platform. Working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party software providers, you will help deliver system improvements, technical solutions and platform enhancements that drive operational efficiency and improve the member experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure and enhance functionality across the pensions administration platform, including workflows, calculations, reporting, integrations and document production.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system users and operational teams.
• Collaborate with project, change and business teams to deliver platform enhancements and new functionality.
• Support testing and quality assurance activities to ensure reliable system releases.
• Contribute to development planning, sprint activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and analyse reporting to demonstrate the impact of system developments and enhancements.
• Ensure all development activity adheres to governance, quality and change management standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, helping to build systems expertise across the wider business.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting and developing defined benefit pensions administration systems.
• Strong understanding of pensions operations, processes and administration technology.
• Experience delivering system improvements and business-critical enhancements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience configuring pensions administration systems, including workflows, calculations, reporting, payroll, finance or member-facing functionality.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience interrogating, analysing and troubleshooting complex data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Life assurance and healthcare-related benefits.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Professional study support and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. Applications are welcomed from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.