NET Developer (AI Projects) in Bexhill-on-Sea

As a .NET Developer with a passion for AI, you will play a key role within the Technology Engineering team in the CIO by designing, building, and maintaining modern .NET applications while contributing to the organisation’s growing AI capabilities. Your primary focus will be delivering robust, scalable .NET solutions, with opportunities to explore how emerging AI technologies can enhance our systems and processes. You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to understand business needs, identify automation opportunities, and support the introduction of AI capabilities into our business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable, high‑availability applications using C#/.NET.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate across the organisation.
• Work closely with business and product teams to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions.
• Support the integration of AI tools, components, and services into .NET applications.
• Help evaluate new technologies, including AI platforms and engineering tools.
• Participate in Communities of Practice and internal knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Platform teams to ensure data pipelines and infrastructure support .NET and AI workloads.
• Contribute to cultural initiatives that encourage engineering excellence, AI literacy, and innovation.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning – especially around emerging technology and AI.
• Self‑motivation and proactive ownership of delivery.
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering and product teams.
• A commitment to agile principles and automation‑first thinking.
• Clear communication and strong teamwork.
• Ability to model good engineering practices and support junior colleagues.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships across the organisation.
• Openness to feedback and adaptability to new technologies.

Skills We Would Love You to Have

• Strong experience in C# and .NET (including .NET Core 8/10+).
• Proven background in building backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Understanding of APIs, containers, and cloud services, with a focus on Azure.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Experience working in agile environments and cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in AI technologies and emerging AI engineering practices.

Desirable

• Exposure to large language models (LLMs), generative AI, or Azure AI capabilities such as Azure OpenAI or Foundry.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts, vector databases, or retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG).
• Familiarity with responsible AI principles and data privacy considerations.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of additional Azure services such as Application Insights or App Configuration.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, Moq).

Education

Educated to degree level in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

About the Company

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We invest heavily in data and tech capabilities, especially within our CIO function, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We serve nearly four million customers and are looking to expand further.

Benefits & Compensation

• Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews completed each year).
• Bonus – flexible scheme tied to business goals and personal performance.
• Flexible working – hybrid approach; discuss days in the office and at home.
• Health and wellbeing – healthcare cash plan and support for proactive wellbeing.
• Financial wellbeing – life assurance cover, income protection free of charge, pension match up to 10%; includes awards and discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We provide a thorough referencing process, including credit and criminal record checks, and encourage reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

How to Apply

We encourage you to apply even if you are not 100% sure you meet every requirement. Please contact our recruitment team if you have any questions.