Software Engineer

We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life.

Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it’s the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We’re ambitious. We’re growing. We’ve won awards.

We’re seeking an experienced C# .NET Software Engineer to join our Technology & Data Teams based in either Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Salford Quays, Manchester.

We value flexible working arrangements, so you’ll primarily work from home, with one day a week in the office at either Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Salford Quays, Manchester. However, if you prefer to spend more time in the office, that’s perfectly fine with us too.

Core skills we’re looking for to succeed in the role:

• Web development, particularly in an SPA language (Angular)
• Proven experience developing within a C# .NET environment
• Excellent knowledge of SQL
• Ability to apply Agile and Lean practices into your work

What’s involved:

• You’ll provide First Central with technical expertise in developing the Group’s core software applications
• You’ll develop technical capabilities to forward the Group Core Applications as directed by the Development Manager
• You’ll provide technical expertise into the Service Delivery Function that supports the Group Core Applications
• You’ll mentor a team of Developers in delivering technical solutions through the common approach, ensuring that the necessary resource and skills are available
• You’ll support relationships with the other areas of IT to ensure that the development team works in harmony with the other change and IT functions.
• You’ll work with the Chief Architect to ensure Solutions support the architectural direction of 1st Central technology
• You’ll work to the agreed Prioritisation of requirements for development and to the agreed delivery dates against these requirements by understanding the business priorities, the technical capability and the strategies of both the business and technology
• You’ll design and produce any necessary supporting documentation to enable IT to manage new components/ processes
• You’ll identify and feedback any potential improvements to the organisations\’ technology architecture
• You’ll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
• You’ll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.

Job-specific competencies

Experience & knowledge

• Good experience of enterprise service-oriented development
• Understanding of Development and Development Management techniques
• Extensive knowledge of and experience of Microsoft .net development
• Knowledge of a structured yet agile approach to development

Skills & Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Reasonable leadership and people management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Complete understanding of a service-based approach to technology, including component, service oriented and event driven architectures

Behaviours

• Commercially focused and results driven
• Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude
• Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business

Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now and be part of something big!

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