A global insurance organization is seeking a skilled Delivery Manager to lead enterprise application initiatives in Greater London. You will oversee project execution, ensure alignment with business objectives, and manage stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in application delivery and a strong understanding of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. This permanent role offers a collaborative culture and a focus on continuous improvement.
04/02/2026
Full time
A global insurance organization is seeking a skilled Delivery Manager to lead enterprise application initiatives in Greater London. You will oversee project execution, ensure alignment with business objectives, and manage stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in application delivery and a strong understanding of methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. This permanent role offers a collaborative culture and a focus on continuous improvement.
Delivery Manager page is loaded Delivery Managerlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (24 days left to apply)job requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the delivery of enterprise applications across the organisation. This role ensures that complex, cross functional technology initiatives are executed effectively, aligned with business priorities, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, scalability, and governance. The Enterprise Application Delivery Manager drives execution excellence, optimises delivery processes, and ensures that enterprise platforms evolve in line with organisational needs. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Lead the end to end planning, execution, and implementation of enterprise application initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Portfolio Management: Oversee the enterprise applications delivery portfolio, prioritising work, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to define delivery expectations, manage risks, and support informed decision making. Process Optimisation: Continuously refine delivery methodologies, workflows, and governance processes to improve efficiency, predictability, and transparency across the delivery lifecycle. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all delivery activities adhere to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, regulatory requirements, and change management controls. Team Leadership: Provide direction, coaching, and support to delivery managers, analysts, and cross functional project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Core Skills & Experience Extensive experience managing large scale enterprise application delivery within complex organisations. Strong understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and enterprise level governance frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem solving capabilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
04/02/2026
Full time
Delivery Manager page is loaded Delivery Managerlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (24 days left to apply)job requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the delivery of enterprise applications across the organisation. This role ensures that complex, cross functional technology initiatives are executed effectively, aligned with business priorities, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, scalability, and governance. The Enterprise Application Delivery Manager drives execution excellence, optimises delivery processes, and ensures that enterprise platforms evolve in line with organisational needs. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Lead the end to end planning, execution, and implementation of enterprise application initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Portfolio Management: Oversee the enterprise applications delivery portfolio, prioritising work, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to define delivery expectations, manage risks, and support informed decision making. Process Optimisation: Continuously refine delivery methodologies, workflows, and governance processes to improve efficiency, predictability, and transparency across the delivery lifecycle. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all delivery activities adhere to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, regulatory requirements, and change management controls. Team Leadership: Provide direction, coaching, and support to delivery managers, analysts, and cross functional project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Core Skills & Experience Extensive experience managing large scale enterprise application delivery within complex organisations. Strong understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and enterprise level governance frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem solving capabilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
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 23,000 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. About The Role Howden Group Services is expanding its AI & Data Science capabilities and is looking for an AI Deployment Engineer to help accelerate our transformation and build enterprise-grade solutions with AI at their core that will be used by hundreds of colleagues across the Group.You will have a dual reporting line into the Group Head of Data Science and the Group Head of Data Operations and will bring deep technical expertise on cloud engineering and SRE with a focus on AI applications. You will be given freedom to experiment, test and bring new technologies that push the envelope on using AI to solve enterprise problems and apply them to the complex business domain of commercial insurance. Role Responsibilities Design and develop scalable and secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for AI solutions Engineer and maintain production-ready RAG infrastructures and Vector Databases for our AI use cases and implement efficient retrieval strategies for data Work with our AI Engineers and Data Scientists to develop and maintain a highly reliable Model Serving Layer and make our models available as scalable and reliable services, including for LLM access Act as a technical and platform authority for AI Solutions and provide thought leadership to the rest of the Data Science and Data Platform team on the latest AI technologies and solutions Engineer and maintain infrastructure and data pipelines for custom model fine-tuning Implement and manage standardised Agent Frameworks, multi-agent systems and autonomous decision-making frameworks Work with AI Engineers and Data Scientists to build appropriate observability, logging and monitoring solutions for our AI use cases, including model performance KPIs, token usage, drift and hallucination detection Develop, build and maintain the Howden Enterprise AI Platform, including robust security, networking, and access strategies Implement a robust FinOps framework for our AI use cases allowing for precise cost controls and chargebacks Contribute to an excellent developer experience by building robust SDKs, APIs as well as drafting clear documentation and knowledge-sharing artefacts Your Skills 3-5 years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus of MLOps Track record of shipping production ML and AI systems at scale in enterprise environments Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Azure Bicep etc) Excellent proficiency in Python and developing robust and scalable APIs and microservices A working understanding of LLM architectures, MLOps and AIOps architectures including optimising complex RAG pipelines using vector databases (e.g. PGVector) An interest and some hands-on experience with agentic frameworks A demonstrable track record of designing simple and efficient technical solutions and infrastructure. Bonus points for implementing cost-saving measures in large-scale cloud deployments and/or large organisations with multiple user groupsAt Howden, we are looking to build a diverse team and promote the development of individuals of all backgrounds. If you have experience of mentoring and coaching others, we'd encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of these requirements and are driven by learning, developing and picking up the required skills to make you successful in your role. Core Responsibilities for all Staff Achieve Results through Relationships with All Parties Deliver a personal performance that contributes towards Group and/or Company achieving their objectives. Achieve lasting relationships with all parties (internal clients, suppliers, third parties and other staff). Delivery of Service Consistently deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, on-time, within budget and to, or exceeding quality expectations. Conduct and Integrity Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism. Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with Group and/or Company policies and never risk the Company's or the Group's reputation. Reporting Monitor and report on Business Units' issues. Provide relevant management information to senior management. Any other reasonable duties, as required.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
03/02/2026
Full time
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 23,000 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. About The Role Howden Group Services is expanding its AI & Data Science capabilities and is looking for an AI Deployment Engineer to help accelerate our transformation and build enterprise-grade solutions with AI at their core that will be used by hundreds of colleagues across the Group.You will have a dual reporting line into the Group Head of Data Science and the Group Head of Data Operations and will bring deep technical expertise on cloud engineering and SRE with a focus on AI applications. You will be given freedom to experiment, test and bring new technologies that push the envelope on using AI to solve enterprise problems and apply them to the complex business domain of commercial insurance. Role Responsibilities Design and develop scalable and secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for AI solutions Engineer and maintain production-ready RAG infrastructures and Vector Databases for our AI use cases and implement efficient retrieval strategies for data Work with our AI Engineers and Data Scientists to develop and maintain a highly reliable Model Serving Layer and make our models available as scalable and reliable services, including for LLM access Act as a technical and platform authority for AI Solutions and provide thought leadership to the rest of the Data Science and Data Platform team on the latest AI technologies and solutions Engineer and maintain infrastructure and data pipelines for custom model fine-tuning Implement and manage standardised Agent Frameworks, multi-agent systems and autonomous decision-making frameworks Work with AI Engineers and Data Scientists to build appropriate observability, logging and monitoring solutions for our AI use cases, including model performance KPIs, token usage, drift and hallucination detection Develop, build and maintain the Howden Enterprise AI Platform, including robust security, networking, and access strategies Implement a robust FinOps framework for our AI use cases allowing for precise cost controls and chargebacks Contribute to an excellent developer experience by building robust SDKs, APIs as well as drafting clear documentation and knowledge-sharing artefacts Your Skills 3-5 years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus of MLOps Track record of shipping production ML and AI systems at scale in enterprise environments Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Azure Bicep etc) Excellent proficiency in Python and developing robust and scalable APIs and microservices A working understanding of LLM architectures, MLOps and AIOps architectures including optimising complex RAG pipelines using vector databases (e.g. PGVector) An interest and some hands-on experience with agentic frameworks A demonstrable track record of designing simple and efficient technical solutions and infrastructure. Bonus points for implementing cost-saving measures in large-scale cloud deployments and/or large organisations with multiple user groupsAt Howden, we are looking to build a diverse team and promote the development of individuals of all backgrounds. If you have experience of mentoring and coaching others, we'd encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of these requirements and are driven by learning, developing and picking up the required skills to make you successful in your role. Core Responsibilities for all Staff Achieve Results through Relationships with All Parties Deliver a personal performance that contributes towards Group and/or Company achieving their objectives. Achieve lasting relationships with all parties (internal clients, suppliers, third parties and other staff). Delivery of Service Consistently deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, on-time, within budget and to, or exceeding quality expectations. Conduct and Integrity Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism. Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with Group and/or Company policies and never risk the Company's or the Group's reputation. Reporting Monitor and report on Business Units' issues. Provide relevant management information to senior management. Any other reasonable duties, as required.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : QA/Automation Test Engineer Contract: 12 - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : C#, Azure, ADO, Playwright, Jmeter.As one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the user's needs at the forefront. Role As a QA/Automation Test Engineer, you'll be a key member of one of our agile product teams, helping to shape the future of our digital platforms. You'll use your expertise in C# , Playwright, and Microsoft Azure to build scalable, high-performing, and user-centric applications. Your role will be pivotal in driving a quality-first mindset, embedding test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and championing continuous delivery practices.You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and QA peers in a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing and cross-team learning. As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor and coach others, contribute to architectural decisions, and help raise the bar for quality and delivery across the board. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using tools like Playwright, SpecFlow, and Postman . Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. Promote a shift-left approach and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to planning, refinement, and retrospectives. Lead by example in implementing CI/CD practices and improving test coverage. Mentor and support junior team members, helping them grow into senior roles. Contribute to architectural and technical design discussions, presenting ideas to the wider team. Continuously improve testing processes and introduce innovative practices. About you: You will have a strong understanding of the test pyramid and a myriad of testing techniques (Smoke, white-box, performance, exploratory etc). You will have demonstrable experience working with C# or other object oriented language Experience implementing end to end tests with testing frameworks such as Playwright, SpecFlow etc. You are comfortable working closely with software engineers. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting end users first. You have had exposure to cloud technologies (preferably Azure) A strong communicator and facilitator. An understanding of agile development methodologies Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
03/02/2026
Full time
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : QA/Automation Test Engineer Contract: 12 - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : C#, Azure, ADO, Playwright, Jmeter.As one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the user's needs at the forefront. Role As a QA/Automation Test Engineer, you'll be a key member of one of our agile product teams, helping to shape the future of our digital platforms. You'll use your expertise in C# , Playwright, and Microsoft Azure to build scalable, high-performing, and user-centric applications. Your role will be pivotal in driving a quality-first mindset, embedding test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and championing continuous delivery practices.You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and QA peers in a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing and cross-team learning. As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor and coach others, contribute to architectural decisions, and help raise the bar for quality and delivery across the board. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using tools like Playwright, SpecFlow, and Postman . Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. Promote a shift-left approach and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to planning, refinement, and retrospectives. Lead by example in implementing CI/CD practices and improving test coverage. Mentor and support junior team members, helping them grow into senior roles. Contribute to architectural and technical design discussions, presenting ideas to the wider team. Continuously improve testing processes and introduce innovative practices. About you: You will have a strong understanding of the test pyramid and a myriad of testing techniques (Smoke, white-box, performance, exploratory etc). You will have demonstrable experience working with C# or other object oriented language Experience implementing end to end tests with testing frameworks such as Playwright, SpecFlow etc. You are comfortable working closely with software engineers. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting end users first. You have had exposure to cloud technologies (preferably Azure) A strong communicator and facilitator. An understanding of agile development methodologies Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Power BI Developer page is loaded Power BI Developerlocations: Milton Keynes - The Aveburytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Introduction : Howden are looking for a skilled Senior BI Developer to help us drive insights and business outcomes. The role will sit within the Group Data team, where the candidate will mainly be using Power BI, but also supporting tools such as SSMS and Databricks. The candidate would also require an understanding of the insurance industry and good communication skills when liaising with the business teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and present high-impact reports, dashboards, and visualizations to senior management, providing insights that align with key business strategies. Support and align with key group objectives, by providing insights and analytics. Understand what the business are currently doing with data and help build solutions around their requirements. Collaborate with business stakeholders to help define clear requirements for data analysis and reporting, aligned with business outcomes. Opportunities for line management of other BI developers. Requirements Experience in data analysis, data modelling, and business intelligence. Experience in generating commercial insights, including cross-sell, up-sell and trading performance. Expertise in Power BI, SQL Server, SSMS, and modern cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Databricks. Confidence in ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, with multiple projects and competing priorities.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.PermanentA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
03/02/2026
Full time
Power BI Developer page is loaded Power BI Developerlocations: Milton Keynes - The Aveburytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Introduction : Howden are looking for a skilled Senior BI Developer to help us drive insights and business outcomes. The role will sit within the Group Data team, where the candidate will mainly be using Power BI, but also supporting tools such as SSMS and Databricks. The candidate would also require an understanding of the insurance industry and good communication skills when liaising with the business teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and present high-impact reports, dashboards, and visualizations to senior management, providing insights that align with key business strategies. Support and align with key group objectives, by providing insights and analytics. Understand what the business are currently doing with data and help build solutions around their requirements. Collaborate with business stakeholders to help define clear requirements for data analysis and reporting, aligned with business outcomes. Opportunities for line management of other BI developers. Requirements Experience in data analysis, data modelling, and business intelligence. Experience in generating commercial insights, including cross-sell, up-sell and trading performance. Expertise in Power BI, SQL Server, SSMS, and modern cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Databricks. Confidence in ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment, with multiple projects and competing priorities.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.PermanentA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
A global insurance organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to drive insights within their Group Data team. The ideal candidate will develop high-impact reports and collaborate with stakeholders to determine data requirements. Strong expertise in Power BI and SQL Server is essential, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. The role offers a permanent position with opportunities for management and significant influence on business outcomes.
03/02/2026
Full time
A global insurance organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to drive insights within their Group Data team. The ideal candidate will develop high-impact reports and collaborate with stakeholders to determine data requirements. Strong expertise in Power BI and SQL Server is essential, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. The role offers a permanent position with opportunities for management and significant influence on business outcomes.
A leading global insurance provider in London is seeking an AI Deployment Engineer to enhance its AI & Data Science capabilities. The role includes designing secure infrastructures, developing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with Data Scientists. Candidates should have experience in MLOps and expertise in cloud solutions. The position offers opportunities for mentoring and innovation in AI applications, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
03/02/2026
Full time
A leading global insurance provider in London is seeking an AI Deployment Engineer to enhance its AI & Data Science capabilities. The role includes designing secure infrastructures, developing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with Data Scientists. Candidates should have experience in MLOps and expertise in cloud solutions. The position offers opportunities for mentoring and innovation in AI applications, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
A global insurance organization is seeking a Cloud Integration Engineer to design and build cloud integrations with Azure services. This role involves automating processes, enhancing business efficiency, and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have experience with Azure integration services and a knack for business automation. The position is fixed-term full-time with remote/hybrid options available located in Witney, England.
02/02/2026
Full time
A global insurance organization is seeking a Cloud Integration Engineer to design and build cloud integrations with Azure services. This role involves automating processes, enhancing business efficiency, and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have experience with Azure integration services and a knack for business automation. The position is fixed-term full-time with remote/hybrid options available located in Witney, England.
A global insurance group is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the development of AI applications. The role involves designing robust ML workflows and ensuring their deployment across CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have extensive experience with machine learning systems in enterprise settings and a strong background in cloud AI ecosystems. This opportunity allows for innovative work within a supportive team culture focused on collaboration and development.
02/02/2026
Full time
A global insurance group is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the development of AI applications. The role involves designing robust ML workflows and ensuring their deployment across CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have extensive experience with machine learning systems in enterprise settings and a strong background in cloud AI ecosystems. This opportunity allows for innovative work within a supportive team culture focused on collaboration and development.
Senior Automation Test Engineer page is loaded Senior Automation Test Engineerlocations: Gloucester - Ageas Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RHowden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract: 12 - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : C#, Azure, ADO, Playwright, Jmeter.As one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the user's needs at the forefront. Role As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you'll be a key member of one of our agile product teams, helping to shape the future of our digital platforms. You'll use your expertise in C# , Playwright, and Microsoft Azure to build scalable, high-performing, and user-centric applications. Your role will be pivotal in driving a quality-first mindset, embedding test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and championing continuous delivery practices.You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and QA peers in a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing and cross-team learning. As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor and coach others, contribute to architectural decisions, and help raise the bar for quality and delivery across the board. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using tools like Playwright, SpecFlow, and Postman . Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. Promote a shift-left approach and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to planning, refinement, and retrospectives. Lead by example in implementing CI/CD practices and improving test coverage. Mentor and support junior team members, helping them grow into senior roles. Contribute to architectural and technical design discussions, presenting ideas to the wider team. Continuously improve testing processes and introduce innovative practices. About you: You will have a strong understanding of the test pyramid and a myriad of testing techniques (Smoke, white-box, performance, exploratory etc). You will have demonstrable experience working with C# or other object oriented language Experience implementing end to end tests with testing frameworks such as Playwright, SpecFlow etc. You are comfortable working closely with software engineers. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting end users first. You have had exposure to cloud technologies (preferably Azure) A strong communicator and facilitator. An understanding of agile development methodologies Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 + 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior Automation Test Engineer page is loaded Senior Automation Test Engineerlocations: Gloucester - Ageas Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RHowden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract: 12 - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : C#, Azure, ADO, Playwright, Jmeter.As one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the user's needs at the forefront. Role As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you'll be a key member of one of our agile product teams, helping to shape the future of our digital platforms. You'll use your expertise in C# , Playwright, and Microsoft Azure to build scalable, high-performing, and user-centric applications. Your role will be pivotal in driving a quality-first mindset, embedding test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and championing continuous delivery practices.You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and QA peers in a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing and cross-team learning. As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor and coach others, contribute to architectural decisions, and help raise the bar for quality and delivery across the board. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using tools like Playwright, SpecFlow, and Postman . Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. Promote a shift-left approach and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to planning, refinement, and retrospectives. Lead by example in implementing CI/CD practices and improving test coverage. Mentor and support junior team members, helping them grow into senior roles. Contribute to architectural and technical design discussions, presenting ideas to the wider team. Continuously improve testing processes and introduce innovative practices. About you: You will have a strong understanding of the test pyramid and a myriad of testing techniques (Smoke, white-box, performance, exploratory etc). You will have demonstrable experience working with C# or other object oriented language Experience implementing end to end tests with testing frameworks such as Playwright, SpecFlow etc. You are comfortable working closely with software engineers. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting end users first. You have had exposure to cloud technologies (preferably Azure) A strong communicator and facilitator. An understanding of agile development methodologies Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 + 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : Senior Software Engineer. Team : Web Development. Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : Blazor, C#, Azure, ADO, HTML, CSS. Moq, NUnit, bUnit, Automapper, Playwright. JMeterAs one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the users' needs at the forefront. Role As a Senior Software Engineer at Howden, you will join one of our agile teams. You will harness the capabilities of Microsoft Azure, Blazor and C# to develop our front-end applications to create scalable, high-performing and user-friendly solutions that are secure and reliable.You will participate in regular agile sessions, working closely with your team to deliver our roadmap whilst utilising your technical and critical-thinking skills. You will influence and encourage best practice. Our environment promotes cross-team learning and collaboration, ensuring you have opportunities to share knowledge and grow alongside your peers.As a senior you will be comfortable and committed to coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues to help them progress towards senior. You will help drive up standards and quality as well as maximising throughput of the team through a robust CI/CD mindset. Strong ability to communicate effectively and work with other seniors to take lead roles on architectural and technical designs and present these as part of team refinement. About you: A strong understanding of the broader technological landscape. You will have a strong understanding and demonstrable use of HTML and CSS, C# and Blazor. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting users first. A defensive mindset when consuming APIs and sanitising user inputs. An understanding of accessibility needs and experience meeting relevant standards. Experience with Test-driven Development and a strong commitment to high quality, maintainable and easy to understand code. Strong understanding of security. Experience of using observability, monitoring tools, and gathering data insights. You have a detailed exposure to Azure cloud technologies. A strong communicator and facilitator. An experimental and scientific mindset leading to data-led decision making. A strong understanding of agile development methodologies. Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Actively engage and participate in all agile sessions. Ability to demonstrate working software to a mixture of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues. Working with the leadership team on identifying training needs within your team. Working with our product owners in refining, designing and architecting solutions in keeping with, or challenging, existing patterns and technologies. Spots and remediates risks in the SDLC. Familiarity with architectural decision records. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, readmes and getting started/onboarding guides etc. 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 + 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
02/02/2026
Full time
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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. Role : Senior Software Engineer. Team : Web Development. Location : Remote first; with fortnightly to monthly face-to-face in Gloucester. Tech : Blazor, C#, Azure, ADO, HTML, CSS. Moq, NUnit, bUnit, Automapper, Playwright. JMeterAs one of the largest insurance groups in the world and the fifth largest employee-owned business in the UK, we manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients across a wide range of product offerings and our development team work on solutions that innovate and put the users' needs at the forefront. Role As a Senior Software Engineer at Howden, you will join one of our agile teams. You will harness the capabilities of Microsoft Azure, Blazor and C# to develop our front-end applications to create scalable, high-performing and user-friendly solutions that are secure and reliable.You will participate in regular agile sessions, working closely with your team to deliver our roadmap whilst utilising your technical and critical-thinking skills. You will influence and encourage best practice. Our environment promotes cross-team learning and collaboration, ensuring you have opportunities to share knowledge and grow alongside your peers.As a senior you will be comfortable and committed to coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues to help them progress towards senior. You will help drive up standards and quality as well as maximising throughput of the team through a robust CI/CD mindset. Strong ability to communicate effectively and work with other seniors to take lead roles on architectural and technical designs and present these as part of team refinement. About you: A strong understanding of the broader technological landscape. You will have a strong understanding and demonstrable use of HTML and CSS, C# and Blazor. A keen eye for detail and a focus on putting users first. A defensive mindset when consuming APIs and sanitising user inputs. An understanding of accessibility needs and experience meeting relevant standards. Experience with Test-driven Development and a strong commitment to high quality, maintainable and easy to understand code. Strong understanding of security. Experience of using observability, monitoring tools, and gathering data insights. You have a detailed exposure to Azure cloud technologies. A strong communicator and facilitator. An experimental and scientific mindset leading to data-led decision making. A strong understanding of agile development methodologies. Genuinely believes in the value of continuous delivery practices and iterative development based on feedback. Actively engage and participate in all agile sessions. Ability to demonstrate working software to a mixture of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues. Working with the leadership team on identifying training needs within your team. Working with our product owners in refining, designing and architecting solutions in keeping with, or challenging, existing patterns and technologies. Spots and remediates risks in the SDLC. Familiarity with architectural decision records. Strong documentation skills in generating acceptance criteria, readmes and getting started/onboarding guides etc. 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 + 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 + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of workA career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
Cloud Integration Engineer page is loaded Cloud Integration Engineerlocations: Home - UK- Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid/Witney Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months), Full-time Team: Cloud Integration & Automation About the Role You'll work hands-on with Azure Integration Services, automation tools, and AI-powered solutions to streamline business data transit, drive operational efficiency, and enable smarter business outcomes. What You'll Do Design, build, and support cloud integrations using Azure services (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, and Azure Functions) to connect business systems and automate data flows. Automate infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), ensuring repeatable, secure, and scalable environments. Implement and maintain observability , set up dashboards, alerts, and logging (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL) so we always know how our integrations are performing. Enable secure, private connectivity for business data using Azure networking features (Private Link, Private DNS, Managed VNETs). Drive business efficiency by automating manual processes, integrating new SaaS/data sources, and leveraging AI and Power Platform tools where they add value. Contribute to solution design , work with architects and business analysts to scope, estimate, and document integration solutions that meet business needs. Champion best practices in security, cost management, and documentation, ensuring our solutions are robust, efficient, and well-understood. What We're Looking For You'll be a great fit if you have: Experience building and supporting integrations on Azure (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, Azure Functions). Hands-on skills with Infrastructure as Code (ideally Bicep, but ARM or Terraform also valued). A track record of automating deployments and promoting solutions through multiple environments (dev/test/prod) using CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting integrations using Azure's observability tools (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL). Understanding of secure networking in Azure (Private Endpoints, Private DNS, VNETs). A focus on business outcomes and always looking for ways to automate, streamline, and improve data flows and processes. Clear, concise communication skills, able to document solutions, estimate work, and explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues. An interest in (or experience with) AI-powered automation, Power Platform, or Copilot Studio is a plus. Impact: Your work will directly improve business efficiency, data quality, and decision-making. Growth: We'll support your learning in AI, automation, and advanced integration patterns. Collaboration: Work with a friendly, expert team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Innovation: Be part of a team that's always looking for smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to improve business efficiency. How to Apply Send us your CV and a short note describing a business integration or automation you've delivered, what problem it solved, and how you made it robust and efficient.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
02/02/2026
Full time
Cloud Integration Engineer page is loaded Cloud Integration Engineerlocations: Home - UK- Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RHowden 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 23,000 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. Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer Location: Remote/Hybrid/Witney Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months), Full-time Team: Cloud Integration & Automation About the Role You'll work hands-on with Azure Integration Services, automation tools, and AI-powered solutions to streamline business data transit, drive operational efficiency, and enable smarter business outcomes. What You'll Do Design, build, and support cloud integrations using Azure services (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, and Azure Functions) to connect business systems and automate data flows. Automate infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), ensuring repeatable, secure, and scalable environments. Implement and maintain observability , set up dashboards, alerts, and logging (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL) so we always know how our integrations are performing. Enable secure, private connectivity for business data using Azure networking features (Private Link, Private DNS, Managed VNETs). Drive business efficiency by automating manual processes, integrating new SaaS/data sources, and leveraging AI and Power Platform tools where they add value. Contribute to solution design , work with architects and business analysts to scope, estimate, and document integration solutions that meet business needs. Champion best practices in security, cost management, and documentation, ensuring our solutions are robust, efficient, and well-understood. What We're Looking For You'll be a great fit if you have: Experience building and supporting integrations on Azure (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, Azure Functions). Hands-on skills with Infrastructure as Code (ideally Bicep, but ARM or Terraform also valued). A track record of automating deployments and promoting solutions through multiple environments (dev/test/prod) using CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting integrations using Azure's observability tools (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL). Understanding of secure networking in Azure (Private Endpoints, Private DNS, VNETs). A focus on business outcomes and always looking for ways to automate, streamline, and improve data flows and processes. Clear, concise communication skills, able to document solutions, estimate work, and explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues. An interest in (or experience with) AI-powered automation, Power Platform, or Copilot Studio is a plus. Impact: Your work will directly improve business efficiency, data quality, and decision-making. Growth: We'll support your learning in AI, automation, and advanced integration patterns. Collaboration: Work with a friendly, expert team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Innovation: Be part of a team that's always looking for smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to improve business efficiency. How to Apply Send us your CV and a short note describing a business integration or automation you've delivered, what problem it solved, and how you made it robust and efficient.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
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 23,000 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. About The Role Howden Group Services is expanding its AI & Data Science capabilities and is looking for a contract Principal AI Engineer to help accelerate our transformation and build enterprise-grade solutions with AI at their core that will be used by hundreds of colleagues across the Group.You will report into the Group Head of Data Science and will bring deep technical expertise on developing, building and productionising AI applications. You will be given freedom to experiment, test and bring new technologies that push the envelope on using AI to solve enterprise problems and apply them to the complex business domain of commercial insurance. Role Responsibilities Design and implement robust Machine Learning and AI workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow (or equivalent tools more suited to AI workflows) Ground LLM solutions by integrating appropriate data sources, design and develop RAG architectures, design and craft effective prompt templates, apply constraints to guide model behaviour and validate AI outputs against expected results Work with our Data Platform Engineering team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML and AI solutions covering model training, evaluation and deployment Design and implement model registries, versioning systems, and experiment tracking to ensure full reproducibility of all model releases Build model monitoring solutions tracking performance, drift, accuracy and overall solution health Your Skills Track record of shipping production ML and AI systems at scale in enterprise environments Extensive experience deploying ML and AI solutions through CI/CD pipelines, MLOps best practices, model lifecycle management, and software development best practices (git, testing & code review) Experience with LLM architectures, including vector databases, RAG architectures, and semantic search systems, and implementing these to enterprise-grade production standards Experience of designing and implementing monitoring and solution health KPIs Experience of working in cloud AI ecosystems. Familiarity with AzureML, Azure AI Foundry and/or Databricks a strong plus Deep Python programming skills and software engineering experience applied to data science solutions Ability to write documentation that others can rely on and use Bonus points if you have: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and an understanding of API Management frameworks Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agent communication standards Working understanding of agentic AI patterns, multi-agent systems, and autonomous decision-making frameworks Experience with enterprise AI frameworks (LangChain AutoGPT, CrewAI or similar) Experience setting technical standards, governance frameworks, and performance benchmarks in a regulated industryAt Howden, we are looking to build a diverse team and promote the development of individuals of all backgrounds. If you have experience of mentoring and coaching others, we'd encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of these requirements and are driven by learning, developing and picking up the required skills to make you successful in your role. Core Responsibilities for all Staff Achieve Results through Relationships with All Parties Deliver a personal performance that contributes towards Group and/or Company achieving their objectives. Achieve lasting relationships with all parties (internal clients, suppliers, third parties and other staff). Delivery of Service Consistently deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, on-time, within budget and to, or exceeding quality expectations. Conduct and Integrity Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism. Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with Group and/or Company policies and never risk the Company's or the Group's reputation. Reporting Monitor and report on Business Units' issues. Provide relevant management information to senior management. Any other reasonable duties, as required.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
02/02/2026
Full time
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 23,000 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. About The Role Howden Group Services is expanding its AI & Data Science capabilities and is looking for a contract Principal AI Engineer to help accelerate our transformation and build enterprise-grade solutions with AI at their core that will be used by hundreds of colleagues across the Group.You will report into the Group Head of Data Science and will bring deep technical expertise on developing, building and productionising AI applications. You will be given freedom to experiment, test and bring new technologies that push the envelope on using AI to solve enterprise problems and apply them to the complex business domain of commercial insurance. Role Responsibilities Design and implement robust Machine Learning and AI workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow (or equivalent tools more suited to AI workflows) Ground LLM solutions by integrating appropriate data sources, design and develop RAG architectures, design and craft effective prompt templates, apply constraints to guide model behaviour and validate AI outputs against expected results Work with our Data Platform Engineering team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML and AI solutions covering model training, evaluation and deployment Design and implement model registries, versioning systems, and experiment tracking to ensure full reproducibility of all model releases Build model monitoring solutions tracking performance, drift, accuracy and overall solution health Your Skills Track record of shipping production ML and AI systems at scale in enterprise environments Extensive experience deploying ML and AI solutions through CI/CD pipelines, MLOps best practices, model lifecycle management, and software development best practices (git, testing & code review) Experience with LLM architectures, including vector databases, RAG architectures, and semantic search systems, and implementing these to enterprise-grade production standards Experience of designing and implementing monitoring and solution health KPIs Experience of working in cloud AI ecosystems. Familiarity with AzureML, Azure AI Foundry and/or Databricks a strong plus Deep Python programming skills and software engineering experience applied to data science solutions Ability to write documentation that others can rely on and use Bonus points if you have: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and an understanding of API Management frameworks Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agent communication standards Working understanding of agentic AI patterns, multi-agent systems, and autonomous decision-making frameworks Experience with enterprise AI frameworks (LangChain AutoGPT, CrewAI or similar) Experience setting technical standards, governance frameworks, and performance benchmarks in a regulated industryAt Howden, we are looking to build a diverse team and promote the development of individuals of all backgrounds. If you have experience of mentoring and coaching others, we'd encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of these requirements and are driven by learning, developing and picking up the required skills to make you successful in your role. Core Responsibilities for all Staff Achieve Results through Relationships with All Parties Deliver a personal performance that contributes towards Group and/or Company achieving their objectives. Achieve lasting relationships with all parties (internal clients, suppliers, third parties and other staff). Delivery of Service Consistently deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, on-time, within budget and to, or exceeding quality expectations. Conduct and Integrity Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism. Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with Group and/or Company policies and never risk the Company's or the Group's reputation. Reporting Monitor and report on Business Units' issues. Provide relevant management information to senior management. Any other reasonable duties, as required.A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent
A global insurance organization based in Peterborough is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead the strategy for their innovative personal lines and SME insurance business, Tilt. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in insurance brokerage, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of product portfolios. This role offers the opportunity to shape growth plans and build strategic partnerships, all while ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and positive impact.
02/02/2026
Full time
A global insurance organization based in Peterborough is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead the strategy for their innovative personal lines and SME insurance business, Tilt. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in insurance brokerage, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of product portfolios. This role offers the opportunity to shape growth plans and build strategic partnerships, all while ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and positive impact.