Our client design and implement innovative IT solutions for complex business problems., they are a niche systems integrator, specialising in enterprise-class solutions, configured and built with .NET and java technologies. They work collaborative, risk-mitigating commitment to delivering projects in SharePoint for all industries and other insurance-specific systems.

They have a strong reputation for insurance-based solutions in both the P&C, GI and London Market, delivering Guidewire ClaimCenter, digital enablement solutions and bespoke java-based systems.​

The role is working remotely so the right candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. You will need to travel to client sites Monday-Thursday (project dependent), accommodation will be provided if the location isn’t commutable from home.

In this role you will…

• Be part of a talented software development team that works on mission-critical applications
• Manage Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing
• Design and develop high-volume, low- latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance within the Insurance industry
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code (whether working in a configuration/integration or hybrid development role)
• Interact with delivery and client teams of Business Analysts, System Architects, Quality Assurance to ensure the finalised requirements are clear, concise, comprehensive, unambiguous, and well-documented
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

The successful applicant will have….

• Experience in the Insurance domain
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
• Proven experience in Java development and JavaScript frameworks
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
• Profound insight of Java and J2EE internals (Class Loaders, Memory Management, Transaction management, etc)
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, MS-SQL (or Oracle) and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience in the Spring Framework (Core, Web Flow) and Spring Security
• JDBC and event handling in Spring
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Webservices SOAP/REST and Design patterns
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience in Apache camel, Talend and Mule Studio, CI/CD tools
• Professionalism, be task-oriented and articulate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A a keen desire to learn
• The ability to quickly master potentially complex technical solutions (predominately insurance systems

Bonus points for…

• Knowledge/experience of Adobe LiveCycle designer
• Knowledge/experience of Mobile App/Wearable application and WebPortal

Benefits…

• Discretionary bonus (10%)
• Company Laptop
• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Sick Pay up to 20 days p/a after 3 months service
• Company Social Events
• Cyclescheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Eye Tests
• Group Life Assurance (salary x 4)
• Group Personal Pension
• Holiday Pay 25 days (rising with service)
• Private Medical Insurance available (Single, Couple or Family)