Visualfiles Developer

Job Purpose

To design, develop, maintain and enhance case and workflow management solutions using LexisNexis Visualfiles, supporting the operational and strategic objectives of the business. The Visualfiles Developer will work closely with internal stakeholders and IT teams to streamline business processes, improve system efficiency, and ensure robust, scalable, and user‑friendly applications that align with compliance and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to organisational standards and industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback to ensure high‑quality deliverables and requesting specific feedback.
• Continuously work on improving code quality.
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering high‑quality features on time while balancing productivity with the need for thorough testing and refinement.
• Demonstrate adaptability by responding positively to changing priorities or requirements and pivoting as necessary to meet team and project goals.
• Take full ownership of the features you work on, from initial design to deployment and ongoing support.
• Ensure you thoroughly understand the requirements and business objectives of your work and that you are responsible for its successful delivery.
• Work effectively within the team, sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and helping teammates as needed.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and retrospectives to help improve processes and collaboration.
• Be a reliable team player who supports others in achieving common goals.
• Ensure that your work is visible to the team and other stakeholders by maintaining accurate records, updating project boards, and communicating your progress regularly.
• Be transparent about potential roadblocks, delays, or challenges that you face, ensuring they are communicated early.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to solving problems, trying to understand the issue and attempt solutions independently before asking for help.
• Know when to escalate issues or seek advice from senior team members, ensuring you do not get stuck unnecessarily while maintaining a willingness to learn.
• Actively engage in learning new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve your skills and contribute to the team’s technical growth.
• Seek feedback regularly and identify areas for personal development.
• Participate in team knowledge‑sharing sessions, contributing to the overall improvement of team knowledge and skills.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience developing with LexisNexis Visualfiles.
• Strong programming skills with a focus on writing efficient and maintainable code.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for code quality, testing, and development.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable and open to feedback and change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an open, honest, and respectful manner.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and growing your skill set.
• A strong sense of ownership over the work you deliver, with the ability to see features through from concept to completion.

About Us

Here at Carpenters Group, we’ve been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We’ve grown from a small law firm into a 1500 people strong team made up of insurance professionals, legal experts and best‑in‑class corporate services, working across seven office locations. We work in partnership with household name insurers to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claim solutions. We also represent individuals who need expert legal support. As a great place to work our core values underpin how we behave. Our working environment is positive and informal, and we encourage people to work together to perform at their best. We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, which is why we invest in your training, development and social projects, helping everyone to connect and grow. No matter what stage of your career, at Carpenters Group there is a place for you to achieve your potential.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Holiday buy and sell
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental/physio/optical appointments
• My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
• Dress for your day policy
• 37 hours per week