Senior Software Engineer

Faraday; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Faraday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development on the Microsoft stack, focusing on building scalable web applications. Applicants should have strong experience in .NET technologies, along with a collaborative team spirit, within an inclusive workplace that values excellence and integrity.

Benefits

Professional and inclusive work environment

Flat management hierarchy

Market-competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with C# in the .NET environment.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud Services desirable.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications based on .NET.
• Collaborate with international teams on scalable solutions.
• Implement Azure Cloud Services for improved reliability.

Skills

C#

.NET

Azure Cloud Services

Scrum

Git

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Shape Your Future with Us

Faraday, part of the General Re Corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, offers a stable financial foundation.

Faraday's Syndicate 435 at Lloyd's underwrites Aviation, Casualty (North American Specialist Lines, Financial Lines, International Casualty, UK Liability Insurance), Property (Direct, Facultative, and Treaty), Accident & Health, Agriculture, and Energy.

We are offering an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer.

Context of the Role:

We seek a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable, high-performance solutions on the Microsoft technology stack (.NET / Blazor / C#). You will lead the development and maintenance of web applications, collaborating with international teams. The IT team comprises seven developers and solution specialists, and the successful candidate will serve as the lead for the Microsoft stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, support, and deploy custom web and mobile applications based on .NET (Blazor, C#), C++.
• Gather customer requirements and develop related software applications.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and team members to design scalable solutions.
• Implement Azure Cloud Services to enhance performance and reliability.
• Research and evaluate new software technologies and products.
• Design testing and maintenance procedures.
• Develop high-quality coding standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in software development with C# in the .NET environment, including ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core.
• Experience with iterative methodologies like Scrum or Design Thinking, using Azure DevOps and Git.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services such as Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure App Service.
• Experience with Azure Blazor is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform is a plus.
• Experience in the reinsurance or insurance sectors is a plus.

We offer you:

• A professional and inclusive work environment valuing excellence, integrity, personal responsibility, and talent.
• Flat management hierarchy and team-based collaboration.
• Market-competitive remuneration package.

We look forward to your application!

Our Address

Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)

Gen Re Group is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.