Senior Developer

Canopius; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty insurer is seeking a Senior Developer specializing in Microsoft Azure and Blazor. You will design and develop user-centric web applications, ensuring high performance and security. The role includes collaborative development processes and requires advanced skills in C#, .NET, and Azure. Benefits include hybrid working, competitive salary, and comprehensive wellness programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem, including ASP.NET Core.
• Deep expertise in Blazor, component-based architecture, and integration with APIs.
• Hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications on Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using C# and Blazor.
• Design scalable component libraries for consistency across projects.
• Implement responsive layouts and accessibility best practices.

Skills

C# & .NET

Blazor

Azure Cloud

Modern Styling

UI/UX & Accessibility

Job description

Role Summary

As a Senior Developer specializing in Microsoft Azure, C#, and the Blazor framework for web development, you will lead the design and development of robust, user‑centric web applications. Your expertise will drive the creation of insurance solutions that deliver seamless, secure, and visually compelling experiences for users. You’ll work across the full stack, supporting the API backend delivery and specializing in Blazor for modern web applications to wrap Vave's API platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using C# and Blazor (WebAssembly and Server), ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability.
• Design scalable and maintainable component libraries and design systems to ensure visual and functional consistency across projects.
• Implement responsive layouts and accessibility best practices (WCAG), optimizing for performance and inclusivity across browsers and devices.
• Collaborate throughout the development lifecycle, including discovery, planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post‑launch support.
• Support your peers, conduct code reviews, and foster a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing environment.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in .NET, Blazor, Azure, and web technologies, recommending improvements to workflows and user interfaces.

Required Skills

• C# & .NET: Advanced experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem, including ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework.
• Blazor: Deep expertise in Blazor (WebAssembly and Server), including component‑based architecture, state management, and integration with RESTful APIs.
• Azure Cloud: Hands‑on experience deploying, configuring, and scaling web applications on Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.).
• Modern Styling: Skilled in CSS, SASS/SCSS, or CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind) for efficient, scalable styling within Blazor projects.
• UI/UX & Accessibility: Basic understanding of user‑centred design, usability, and accessibility standards.

About Vave

Vave originated as an algorithmic pricing engine within Canopius Group, a leading global specialty (re)insurer. It has since evolved into a comprehensive end‑to‑end platform and launched as an independent business.

Benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non‑contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.