Job Description

202504787 Ipswich, England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Bevorzugt

Description

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Would you like to help drive the growth and technical software delivery expertise of a global company that works with 91% of the Fortune Global 500? Are you an experienced developer that can think on their feet and propose innovative solutions to challenging problems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk Technology team.



Risk Technology is a cross-functional team of software development specialists, geospatial information specialists and catastrophe / financial model specialists who bring best-in-class analytics, thought leadership and expertise in designing, building and supporting industry standard risk analysis tools. We are based in UK, Mumbai, US and Mexico.



This is an exceptional opportunity to play a role in developing the change capabilities of a global financial services organisation, where the focus will be on practical delivery and reacting to the highest value business needs.



You will be able to use your practical experience to hit the ground running, contribute to building high quality solutions to help meet our complex business requirements, demonstrate you detail-oriented approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ensure a successful delivery.

The Role

Provide hands-on development of class leading web-based applications and services, using software best practices Work closely with Senior/Lead developers and the Solutions Engineering Lead maintaining good lines of communication Demonstrate agility, ability to think outside the box and challenge established development processes and procedures Bring your enthusiasm and drive to improve and work smarter to benefit our tools and products through awareness of technology trends and direction outside of the organisation Work to defined development best practices and principles to enable WTW to deliver industry-leading technology solutions. Adhere to, promote, and improve development practices, collaborate on low level design Provide support and advice to team members Participate in estimate and recommend prioritization through the project implementation process

Qualifications

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The Requirements

Essential:


A strong individual drive to learn, challenge yourself and grow as part of an experienced global development team Minimum of 2-3 years software development experience Demonstratable competency in C# and JavaScript/Typescript (Angular) Experience working with Azure cloud Experience working as part of a team Experience with the SDLC including maintenance and Agile methodologies Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a broader project team First-rate communication skills and ability to apply these to rapid and creative problem solving in a pressurised environment. Comfortable working with teams based in differing time zones

Desirable:


Degree qualified educated in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Science or Computer Science) Experience working with Python, Langchain etc. Experience working with Azure Open AI (or similar) utilizing LLMs Experience building and working with mathematical algorithms Experience with microservice based architectures Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps & Teams Experience of working in a financial services organisation, preferably with exposure to the insurance industry/insurance broking. Where this directly relevant experience is not available, we will be looking for an ability to rapidly become effective in a new, unfamiliar environment

The successful applicant will report to the Risk Technology Solutions Engineering Lead.



The role offers hybrid working with travel to office expected on a regular weekly cadence to work with other UK based team members - this role is not fully remote.



Some occasional travel may be required as part of the engagement with business and technology stakeholders.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.