Software Engineer

Axis Capital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty lines insurer in London seeks a Software Engineer to develop Tagetik applications and enhance existing solutions in the finance function. Candidates should have significant experience in Tagetik implementations, SQL, and data integration. This role promotes a collaborative work culture and offers a competitive benefits package, including medical plans and retirement options.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in at least 2 Tagetik implementations.
• Proficiency in Tagetik development and configuration.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT and data processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize Tagetik applications.
• Collaborate with finance teams for business requirements.
• Perform unit testing and production support.

Skills

Tagetik development

ETL processes

SQL queries

Analytical Information Hub (AIH)

Data modeling

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Microsoft development and tooling stacks

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Description: Software Engineer

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

This position is for a Tagetik software engineer who will work as part of a team responsible for developing new systems and enhancing existing solutions. These systems support the needs of the AXIS Finance function. This position requires the ability to work under your own initiative on complex project and enhancement deliverables. You will be part of a development team and will be supported by other developers, domain experts and technical subject matter experts. You are expected to coordinate with other groups such as architecture, data governance, infrastructure and other development teams.

What will you do in this role?

The software engineer is expected to demonstrate disciplined development practices and ensure the application of strong functional configuration and coding standards. They will be involved in investigating, architecting, designing and implementing new solutions and/or adding new features and functions to existing solutions, based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance teams to understand business requirements.
• Develop and customize Tagetik applications including workflows, ETL processes, and data mappings.
• Translate business needs into technical and functional solutions using Tagetik.
• Build and maintain SQL queries to support Tagetik reports for both Web and Excel.
• Configure financial models, Solvency II, forecasting, and consolidation modules.
• Manage data integration between Tagetik and other systems.
• Perform unit testing and L3 production support, including root cause analysis and bug fixes.
• Maintain and enhance existing Tagetik environments and jobs.
• Create technical documentation (design specs, migration docs).

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have

The preferred candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in at least 2 Tagetik implementations.
• Proficiency in Tagetik development and configuration.
• Experience with:
  • Analytical Information Hub (AIH), JBOSS, Control‐M (nice to have).
  • Building Tagetik processes & workflows
  • Tagetik Dimension and data processing
• Knowledge of ETL (Extract–Transform–Load)/ELT, working with large data sets with expertise in data‑mapping, validation, and data cleansing techniques.
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a plus
• Experience in Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, PL/SQL
• Strong experience with Microsoft development and tooling stacks (MS SQL, Visual Studio, DevOps or equivalent).

What we prefer you to have:

• Knowledge of financial processes and consolidation
• Knowledge of Tagetik User Rights functionality
• Working knowledge of Tagetik Data Loader
• Knowledge of distributed systems and service‑oriented architecture
• Experience with Agile methodologies including SCRUM
• The ability to collaborate effectively and communicate transparently
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to be in the office 2 to 3 days per week.

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.