Software Consultant

Software Developer – JavaScript & Instanda

Location: Hybrid (Office & Home Working)

Duration: Initial 3 Month Contract

Rate: Quotes, Outside IR35

An opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer, on an initial 3 month contract. This role will be supporting the development, configuration and maintenance of systems that underpin our clients products and services. Working closely with business stakeholders, underwriters, pricing teams and analysts, you will translate complex insurance rules and processes into scalable, testable software solutions. and the ability to quickly contribute within a fast-paced delivery environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with Instanda, or other insurance platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, EIS or Sapiens.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript development experience.
• Experience working within the insurance sector, with knowledge of the policy lifecycle.
• Experience developing integrations using APIs, JSON and webhooks.
• Microsoft Azure, C#, .NET Core and SQL Server experience.
• Experience working within Agile environments using Git and CI/CD.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and develop insurance products, including rating, validation and underwriting rules.
• Develop and maintain integrations between internal and third-party systems.
• Work with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Support testing, deployments and ongoing platform enhancements.
• Produce technical documentation and support knowledge sharing across the business.

Desirable Experience:

• Hands-on Instanda configuration experience.
• Insurance pricing, rating or underwriting systems knowledge.
• Experience with Open GI, SSP, broker portals or comparison site integrations.
• Knowledge of FCA, GDPR and Consumer Duty requirements.
• Experience with AWS, Node.js, Python or serverless technologies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress or Selenium.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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