Senior Developer

Canopius; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Developer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, driving the development of high-quality software solutions that meet strategic business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead the development of new features, and mentor fellow developers, all while utilizing cutting-edge technologies like .NET, Azure, and more. If you're passionate about coding and eager to make a significant impact in the insurance sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Extensive full-stack development experience with .NET and C#.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proven experience in analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of new features and scalable solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the development community.

Skills

.NET

C#

Azure

SQL

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

RESTful APIs

Agile Methodologies

Entity Framework

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

React

Blazor

MVC

Job description

Role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Canopius is seeking a highly motivated Senior Developer to support the technology roadmap, delivering world-class solutions to enable all areas of the business to achieve their strategic and business goals.

This exciting role is within a small, growing team of developers working in a flexible and iterative software delivery environment, allowing quick and innovative responses to internal user requirements and providing an external market advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to gather requirements, analyze existing systems, and propose potential solutions.
• Build and support system integrations.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
• Manage all stages of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, debugging, and support.
• Lead the development of new features, tools, and scalable solutions to optimize team productivity.
• Make strategic decisions regarding software frameworks and architecture changes.
• Identify and act on opportunities for process and technical improvements.
• Operate effectively within an Agile environment to deliver projects aligned with business priorities.
• Mentor team members and collaborate within the development community, contributing to guilds and chapter meetings.
• Provide clear technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Strive for continuous improvement within a self-regulating team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous exposure to Lloyd’s of London market.
• Experience developing and supporting solutions for reinsurance and insurance functions.
• Proven experience in analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems.
• Extensive full-stack development experience with .NET, .NET Core, and C#, including familiarity with OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Ability to produce high-quality, robust code adhering to industry standards.
• Experience with Azure cloud technologies.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with database design (Microsoft SQL Server).
• Experience with frameworks like React, Blazor, and MVC.
• Strong UI development skills with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and UI libraries.
• Knowledge of API design and consumption, especially RESTful services.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, pipelines, CI/CD practices.
• Experience with ORM tools like Entity Framework.
• Knowledge of automated testing strategies and unit testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall wellbeing, including hybrid working, competitive salary, pension, bonuses, health and dental insurance, and more.

About Us

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and a leading Lloyd’s of London insurer with offices worldwide. We foster a positive culture that encourages authenticity, diversity, and inclusion, providing a flexible, hybrid working environment in our new City of London offices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating a discrimination-free workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment; please inform us if needed.