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Applications Service Lead | Insurance | London (Hybrid) | £75,000 We're hiring an Applications Service Lead to take ownership of core underwriting and claims systems within a London Market environment. This role sits between the business, vendors and engineering teams, focused on keeping applications stable, resolving incidents effectively and improving service performance. Key focus areas: BAU support across insurance platforms (PAS, claims, document systems) Major incident coordination and issue resolution Working with vendors and internal teams to investigate and fix problems Managing releases, defects and change via Azure DevOps Ensuring applications are performing as expected in a live environment We're looking for someone who: Has experience supporting or owning insurance applications Is comfortable working with vendors and offshore teams Can understand issues at application level (data, integrations, system behaviour) Has worked with tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps London Market experience is preferred. Exposure to platforms such as Eclipse, Sequel or Guidewire is beneficial but not essential. If you want to own key systems and work close to both technology and the business, get in touch.

Guidewire Developer Permanent Hybrid - 2 days in London £65,000 + 15% bonus A Guidewire Developer is required for a specialty insurer in the Lloyd's market, supporting the continued development and enhancement of their Claims platform as part of a broader technology transformation. About The Role: This role will sit within a growing engineering function focused on delivering scalable and efficient claims solutions using Guidewire. The business is currently in the process of migrating to Guidewire and would be looking for a developer to help them through the migration process and to configure the platform. You will play a key role in the development, configuration and optimisation of the Guidewire platform, working extensively with Gosu as the core programming language, alongside Java where required. This role requires a strong hands-on Gosu developer, comfortable building and customising Guidewire application. You will be involved in both the ongoing migration and the continuous improvement of the platform post-implementation. The role requires someone comfortable operating in a delivery-focused environment, working closely with business stakeholders, analysts and third parties to build and enhance claims functionality. Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain Guidewire configurations using Gosu Write and optimise Gosu code across business rules, workflows, integrations and UI components Work with Java-based components and APIs within the Guidewire ecosystem Support the migration to Guidewire, contributing to build, configuration and delivery Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into Gosu-based solutions Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal teams to ensure successful delivery Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability and maintainability Requirements: Strong experience with Guidewire (configuration/development) Experience working with Gosu and Guidewire frameworks Ideally holds Guidewire Developer certification (Associate/Specialist/Professional), though not essential Experience within the London Market or specialty insurance is highly desirable Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams Apply Now If you're a Gosu-focused Guidewire Developer looking to work on a high-impact transformation within a leading insurer, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply using the link or email your CV to (see below)

Interaction Designer - Government Project Outside IR35 | £450-£500 per day | Initial 3 months (scope for extension) | Hybrid working An experienced Interaction Designer to join a leading technology consultancy, working on a high-profile Government Alpha phase project. You will play a key role in shaping and prototyping new user journeys, ensuring services are designed to meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The Role Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and iterate user journeys in line with GOV.UK design principles Collaborate closely with stakeholders, acting as a business-facing consultant on behalf of the consultancy Apply your knowledge of Alpha/Beta service design, prototyping, and content design to create clear, accessible, and user-focused services Contribute to shaping the approach and direction of the project during its early discovery and Alpha stages Requirements Strong experience in interaction design and prototyping within GDS/GOV.UK frameworks Background in designing services across Alpha and Beta phases, including content design Immediately available with a valid BPSS clearance Previous Government/public sector project experience is required

Full Stack Integration Developer - Azure, .NET, NextJS Full Stack Integration Developer - Azure, .NET, NextJS - Active SC Clearance is ESSENTIAL A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Integration Developer for an Outside IR35 contract. This hybrid role (London-based) offers and requires SC Clearance. You'll play a key role in a large-scale digitisation program, developing and integrating modern web applications within an Azure ecosystem. While primarily hands-on, you'll also contribute to architectural design and strategy. Key Responsibilities: Application Development: Build and maintain scalable web applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and Azure Functions. Front End Development: Develop modern UIs using NextJS and other JavaScript frameworks. Integration & Backend: Work with Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Static Web Apps. Design and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and APIs. DevOps & Infrastructure: Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Architecture Support: Contribute to high- and low-level design documentation and advise on integration strategy. Skills & Experience: Strong experience with .NET, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Proficiency in NextJS or similar JavaScript frameworks. Solid understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure automation. Experience integrating third-party APIs and services. Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Requirements: Active SC Clearance. Experience working in government or GDS environments

Applications Service Manager (Specialty Insurance) Type: Permanent Salary: £75,000 Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite) We are seeking an experienced Applications Service Manager with a background in specialty insurance or the London Market to take ownership of service delivery for a suite of core underwriting and claims platforms. This is a role for someone who can coordinate across vendors, product owners, and technical leads to ensure stability and smooth BAU support for business-critical systems. The Opportunity You will oversee applications such as Eclipse, Sequel Claims, Guidewire (Professional Risks), ImageRight, and NewGen. Your focus will be on ensuring these systems remain stable, incidents are resolved quickly, and releases are delivered seamlessly. This is not a hands-on technical role, but one that requires strong service management, vendor coordination, and insurance domain expertise, ideally within the London Market or Lloyds of London. You'll work closely with Engineering Delivery Leads (EDLs) , Product Owners, and offshore managed service providers (Coforge, NTTData, NewGen). The role sits within a product-centric model , meaning you'll align service management directly to application "products" rather than generic IT functions. Key Responsibilities Manage BAU support for core underwriting, claims, and document management applications. Act as the bridge between offshore vendors, Product Owners, and EDLs. Oversee high-priority incidents (P1/P2) and ensure timely resolution. Track defects, sprints, and releases using Azure DevOps . Apply ITIL-aligned service management practices via ServiceNow. Provide oversight and coordination of vendor performance, service quality, and escalations. Maintain knowledge base and manage risk/vulnerability exceptions. What We're Looking For Strong background in specialty insurance IT service management (essential). Experience supporting claims, policy administration, or underwriting applications. Proven vendor management skills, ideally with offshore MSPs. Familiarity with Agile/DevOps ways of working, including Azure DevOps. ITIL knowledge and ServiceNow experience. Ability to coordinate delivery and support without direct line management responsibility. What Will Make You Stand Out Demonstrated success in managing application service delivery in the London Market. Examples of bridging between vendors, product leads, and delivery teams. Experience ensuring BAU stability while supporting product-centric transformation. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a product-centric transformation , ensuring the smooth running of core systems that underpin specialty insurance. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of applications, work closely with product and engineering leads, and play a key role in ensuring stability and delivery in a global environment.