Tech lead engineer | London, UK | Hybrid

McCabe & Barton; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent London Market Insurance firm is looking for a skilled Technical Lead to oversee the design and implementation of innovative technological solutions. In this exciting role, you will lead the technical strategy, architect solutions that enhance various systems, and ensure adherence to best practices in security and compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions and stay abreast of emerging trends in the insurance industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while working on cutting-edge Insurtech solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PowerBuilder and 5+ years in Microsoft technologies.
• In-depth understanding of multi-tier applications and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Architect and implement technology solutions for underwriting and claims.

Skills

PowerBuilder

Microsoft Technologies Stack

.NET Technologies

SQL Server

UI API Development

DevOps Practices

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Microservices Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL Server

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Our client, a prominent London Market Insurance firm, is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join their growing team. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of technological solutions within the Reinsurance Segment. You will play a crucial role in supporting the integration of new syndicates and ensuring the overall robustness and scalability of their technical infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the syndicate's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Architect, design, and implement technology solutions that enhance underwriting, claims, policy administration, and reporting systems.
• Oversee all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and system design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in system security, data governance, and Lloyd's market regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical decisions and solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, finance, and operations to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide input on key architectural and design decisions.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure the agency's IT systems can be and are successfully audited.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry, including Insurtech solutions, to identify opportunities for innovation.

Desired Skills

• At least 3+ years of experience in PowerBuilder.
• At least 5+ years of rigorous application development and hands-on experience using Microsoft technologies stack.
• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft .NET technologies and SQL Server.
• Possess in-depth understanding of the multi-tiers application, serverless architecture, cloud computing, and database design.
• In-depth experience with product/application development life cycle.
• Proficiency in UI API development and integration.
• Proficiency in UI design & business process design.
• Proficient in working with large data and SQL Server.
• Proficient in SQL Server Stored Procedure.
• Strong DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required - master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a combination of application development, architecture, or product manager role.
• 5+ years of experience in a Reinsurance or Insurance organization working on building bespoke applications.
• Experience working within the Lloyd's market or a deep understanding of Lloyd's syndicate operations is highly desirable.