Technical Lead in London

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this. At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently looking for a Technical Lead to be based in London or Manchester on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection for Munich Re Services, North America. You will lead the design, lead development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and optimised cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure, collaborating with other global IT teams and service providers. As a technical leader, you will mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, lead design workshops, and elevate the quality of code and system architecture. Your expertise in TypeScript, Azure, Databricks, and DevOps, combined with insurance industry experience, will be critical in delivering solutions that support Munich Re’s Digital Underwriting business strategy to grow and remain innovative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance services tailored to Digital Underwriting use cases, such as risk modelling, claims processing, or underwriting systems, ensuring alignment with Munich Re’s IT and business strategy.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and delivering high-quality, robust solutions.
• Design, implement, and manage solutions on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Containers and App Services / Functions.
• Leverage Databricks for advanced data modelling, transformation, and analytics to support actuarial analysis, pricing models, and other insurance-specific data needs.
• Set up, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and delivery of mission-critical applications.
• Implement cloud security best practices tailored to the insurance industry’s regulatory requirements and optimize Azure resources for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and performance, raising the overall quality of code across projects.
• Contribute to, lead and facilitate design workshops with stakeholders, including actuaries, global IT teams, and business leaders, to define technical solutions.
• Apply knowledge of insurance processes (e.g., reinsurance, claims, risk assessment) to design solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, architects, and business units, to deliver innovative solutions that drive value.

Knowledge and Skills

• Commercial experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript for building robust, scalable applications.
• Experience deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using AKS.
• Awareness of Databricks for data modelling, ETL processes, and analytics.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security, with a focus on insurance-specific use cases.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong ability to conduct code reviews and drive improvements in code quality and development practices.
• Experience leading design workshops and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to define solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable, reliable, and compliant solutions for the insurance industry.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Notes

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed. All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

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At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support