C# Developer

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We're looking for a junior to mid-level C#/.NET Developer (1-3 years' experience) to join our Development Team and support the delivery of scalable, high-quality software within a collaborative environment. As a member of our dynamic and supportive team, you will be tasked with delivering high-performance, innovative, and dependable solutions to meet a diverse set of requirements.

About role:

• Develop high‑performance back‑end features using the Microsoft technology stack and contribute to technical design discussions within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure solutions .
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and production issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing , and adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Support the wider team by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Can work effectively as part of a larger team, collaborating and communicating effectively, and building relationships with colleagues across the business

About you:

• Experience developing object‑oriented software using C# and .NET (.NET 8 or later), with an awareness of the wider technology ecosystem.
• A solid understanding of object‑oriented principles and common design patterns, including SOLID.
• Experience building or contributing to .NET Web APIs and an understanding of microservices‑based architectures.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub for source control, work tracking, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, with active participation in ceremonies such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with or awareness of cloud‑based services such as Service Bus (or similar messaging systems), document databases (e.g. Cosmos DB or MongoDB) is preferred.
• Awareness of containerised applications and application monitoring tools such as Application Insights in the cloud, with some hands‑on exposure is beneficial.
• An enthusiastic and proactive developer with a desire to learn and deliver robust, high‑quality software.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transformation programme in the insurance sector.

• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Access to modern engineering tools and practices.

Rewards:

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pro-rated for part year service

• A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:

• Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen

• Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury

• Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health-related benefits

• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:

• Discounts on gym membership across the UK

• Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase

• Access to discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans

• A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles

• Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts