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Senior Mathematical Software Engineer Location: London Permanent: Full time, on site Salary: £125,000 to £140,000 A specialist insurance business is building out its analytical software capability, supporting a proprietary simulation platform used across underwriting, exposure management, actuarial and portfolio decision making. This is a complex engineering role sitting in the engine room of the platform. The system processes large and varied datasets across multiple lines of business, balance sheets, quota share structures and MGA platforms. Examples of the scale involved include millions of location records, large property portfolios and complex marine exposure data. This is not a traditional Back End role focused on web applications or APIs. The work is centred on mathematical software engineering, simulation, large scale data processing and building maintainable code (Julia) for a complex production platform. The business does not require prior insurance experience. They are looking for a strong software engineer with excellent fundamentals, experience working on complex systems and the ability to build code that remains reliable, understandable and relevant over time. Why join Work on a proprietary simulation platform used directly by actuarial, risk and underwriting teams Build software that supports complex modelling, portfolio analytics and business critical decision making Solve engineering problems involving large datasets, simulation logic and platform scale Join a growing technical team with a strong focus on code quality, testing and maintainability Opportunity to work close to the business in a high performing London based team What you will be doing Designing and developing core platform components for a proprietary simulation system Building and improving calculation engines and data processing workflows Working with large, complex datasets across multiple business lines and risk types Improving performance, reliability and maintainability across the platform Supporting migration and improvement of existing codebases Translating complex business and modelling requirements into production quality software Writing clear, tested and maintainable code that can be safely built on over time Working closely with actuarial, exposure management, risk and project teams What they are looking for Strong software engineering fundamentals Experience working on large, complex or data intensive systems Strong coding ability in Python or a similar language such as Julia, R, MATLAB, Java, C# or C++ Experience with SQL and large datasets Exposure to mathematical, statistical, simulation or algorithmic software would be highly relevant Understanding of testing, documentation, version control and maintainable engineering practice Ability to work within an existing complex platform and make pragmatic engineering decisions Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with technical and non technical stakeholders Experience in insurance, reinsurance, actuarial analytics or risk modelling would be useful, but is not essential. The business is open to candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as scientific computing, simulation software, quant engineering, geospatial data, research software, pricing platforms, risk engines or other complex data environments. This is an on site role in London and would suit someone who wants to work close to the users, understand the business problem properly and build software that has a direct impact on decision making. Apply now for consideration. Interviews are being arranged immediately. Data & Application Notice We process personal data submitted as part of your application for recruitment purposes in line with UK GDPR. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team, we do not use automated decision-making in our selection process. Your application will be assessed against the requirements of this role. For more information on how we use your data, including how long we retain it and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy

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.