Senior Application Developer

Munich Re; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester seeks a senior software developer to lead scalable service development for Digital Underwriting. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong skills in TypeScript, Azure, and Databricks. Responsibilities include coding, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior staff. Join us to drive innovation in the insurance sector while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on leading projects.
• Strong understanding of insurance/reinsurance processes.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript for application development.
• Experience with containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Expertise in Databricks for data workflows and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and cloud security.
• Ability to mentor junior developers effectively.
• Experience in leading design workshops with stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-performance services for Digital Underwriting.
• Write maintainable code adhering to best practices.
• Manage solutions on Microsoft Azure focusing on containers.
• Use Databricks for insurance-specific data modeling and analytics.
• Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
• Implement cloud security best practices relevant to the insurance sector.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Facilitate design workshops with business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial software development experience

Understanding of insurance processes

TypeScript proficiency

Containerized application management

Databricks expertise

CI/CD pipeline management

Microsoft Azure knowledge

Cloud security best practices

Mentoring ability

Code review skills

Design workshop facilitation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 Munich 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

• 7-10+ years of commercial experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects, ideally in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Good understanding of insurance and/or reinsurance processes, such as underwriting, claims management, actuarial modelling, or risk assessment.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript for building robust, scalable applications.
• Experience deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using AKS.
• Solid expertise in Databricks for data modelling, ETL processes, and analytics, particularly for insurance-related data workflows.
• Hands-on experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security, with a focus on insurance-specific use cases.
• Proven ability to implement cloud security best practices (e.g., data protection, compliance with insurance regulations) and optimize Azure resources.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German proficiency is a plus), with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!