Radar Developer

Acorn Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Mental health support 24/7

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working options

Recognition awards

Job summary

Acorn Group in Liverpool is seeking a Radar Developer to translate pricing decisions into operational implementations. You will implement pricing structures, build and review XML outputs, and ensure changes are tested and documented.

The role requires experience with Radar and Radar Live, insurance industry insight, and strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills. Hybrid working is available in Liverpool City Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience using Radar and Radar Live in a production environment.
• Experience in the insurance industry.
• Ability to understand complex rating structures.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in managing and prioritising multiple priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse problems and develop structured solutions.
• Desire to offer new solutions in a proactive manner.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of pricing structures and models.
• Aid in the direction on approach of pricing builds and implementation.
• Building, updating and reviewing XML outputs within the rating models.
• Conduct thorough testing before deploying new or updated pricing structures.
• Identify conflicts within pricing structures that would prevent implementation.
• Maintaining awareness of practical implications of pricing changes.
• Identify improvements to pricing structures.
• Conduct peer reviews of team members' builds and changes to maintain accuracy.
• Keep up to date documentation and audit trails of deployed changes.
• Maintain implementation schedules based on prioritisation.
• Work closely with team members to refine and improve the system.

Tools

Radar

Radar Live

Job description

We are excited to share a new career opportunity now available within our amazing Pricing Implementation team.

The Pricing Implementation Team plays a critical role in translating strategic pricing decisions into operational reality. The team ensures that rate changes, structures and new products are implemented accurately, consistently and on schedule.

Job Title: Radar Developer

Location: Liverpool City Centre, hybrid working available

Salary: £Competitive, depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing

• Implementation of pricing structures and models.
• Aid in the direction on approach of pricing builds and implementation
• Building, updating and reviewing XML outputs within the rating models
• Conduct thorough testing before deploying new or updated pricing structures
• Identify conflicts within the pricing structures that would prevent them being implemented smoothly
• Maintaining awareness of practical implications of pricing changes
• Identify improvements to pricing structures
• Conduct peer reviews of team members builds and change to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Keep up to date documentation and audit trails of deployed pricing changes into the live system
• Maintain implementation schedules based on agreed prioritisation criteria
• Working closely with team members to refine and improve the system

What we are looking for

• Experienced user of Radar and Radar Live
• Experience of working in the insurance industry
• Ability to understand complex rating structures
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Experience of managing and prioritising multiple priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to analyse problems and challenges, and develop structured solutions
• Desire to offer new solutions in a proactive manner

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.