Technical Lead - Digital Underwriting London or Manchester | Hybrid (2 days per week in office) | Permanent Up to 100K + Bonus + Benefits We are currently looking for a Technical Lead to join a global reinsurance and specialty insurance organisation . You'll play a central role in the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native solutions that underpin a large-scale Digital Underwriting platform used across the US market. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance services for Digital Underwriting use cases, including pricing engines and rule-based workflows. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable TypeScript/Node.js code, adhering to best practices. Design and deliver cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure , with a strong focus on containerised services (AKS) , App Services, and Functions. Use Databricks to support data modelling, transformations, analytics, and pricing models. Build, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Apply cloud security, performance, and cost-optimisation best practices in a regulated environment. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and raise overall engineering standards. Lead and contribute to technical design workshops with product owners, architects, data teams, and business stakeholders. Collaborate with globally distributed teams across the UK, US, and Germany . What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience in software development with hands-on technical leadership . Advanced proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js . Solid experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure . Experience with containerised platforms (AKS preferred) . Exposure to Databricks or modern data platforms. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead by example. Confidence running code reviews and technical design discussions. Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Insurance or reinsurance experience is beneficial but not required .
22/01/2026
Full time
Technical Lead - Digital Underwriting London or Manchester | Hybrid (2 days per week in office) | Permanent Up to 100K + Bonus + Benefits We are currently looking for a Technical Lead to join a global reinsurance and specialty insurance organisation . You'll play a central role in the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native solutions that underpin a large-scale Digital Underwriting platform used across the US market. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance services for Digital Underwriting use cases, including pricing engines and rule-based workflows. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable TypeScript/Node.js code, adhering to best practices. Design and deliver cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure , with a strong focus on containerised services (AKS) , App Services, and Functions. Use Databricks to support data modelling, transformations, analytics, and pricing models. Build, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Apply cloud security, performance, and cost-optimisation best practices in a regulated environment. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and raise overall engineering standards. Lead and contribute to technical design workshops with product owners, architects, data teams, and business stakeholders. Collaborate with globally distributed teams across the UK, US, and Germany . What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience in software development with hands-on technical leadership . Advanced proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js . Solid experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure . Experience with containerised platforms (AKS preferred) . Exposure to Databricks or modern data platforms. Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead by example. Confidence running code reviews and technical design discussions. Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Insurance or reinsurance experience is beneficial but not required .
Job Description: Snowflake Data Architect Roles & Responsibilities Possess 15 plus years of work experience at a reputable Data & AI services firm. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for compelling storytelling. Analyse complex insurance data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support strategic business decisions. Design and implement an enterprise-grade Data Vault 2.0 architecture on Snowflake, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and auditability. Lead the end-to-end data architecture design, from data ingestion through transformation to reporting layers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand insurance-specific data requirements (eg, policy, claims, underwriting, premiums, risk, reinsurance). Define data modelling standards, naming conventions, and governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices. Work with data engineering teams to implement dbt-based data pipelines for data transformation and lineage tracking. Ensure efficient data integration and performance optimization across Snowflake and downstream systems. Partner with BI developers to enable Power BI reporting and semantic modelling using curated data layers. Oversee data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate and reliable reporting. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and analytics teams on Data Vault and Snowflake architecture.
20/01/2026
Full time
Job Description: Snowflake Data Architect Roles & Responsibilities Possess 15 plus years of work experience at a reputable Data & AI services firm. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for compelling storytelling. Analyse complex insurance data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support strategic business decisions. Design and implement an enterprise-grade Data Vault 2.0 architecture on Snowflake, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and auditability. Lead the end-to-end data architecture design, from data ingestion through transformation to reporting layers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand insurance-specific data requirements (eg, policy, claims, underwriting, premiums, risk, reinsurance). Define data modelling standards, naming conventions, and governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices. Work with data engineering teams to implement dbt-based data pipelines for data transformation and lineage tracking. Ensure efficient data integration and performance optimization across Snowflake and downstream systems. Partner with BI developers to enable Power BI reporting and semantic modelling using curated data layers. Oversee data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate and reliable reporting. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and analytics teams on Data Vault and Snowflake architecture.
You provide strategic leadership, hands on development and mentorship to other team members in the realms of Data & Analytics. You are a subject matter expert in some of these fields: Data Engineering, Business Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Modelling and applying them to create business insights. You provide technology leadership and are the technical expert on strategic projects, drive the release strategy and guide the delivery of strategic projects aligned to business strategy. You maintain awareness of dependencies between projects and delivery vision, while ensuring engineering excellence. You build the strategy for your teams to architect, design and deliver data and analytics solutions. Role requirements: Proficient with one or more data engineering languages (SQL, Python, Scala) Demonstrated experience applying data engineering methods to real-world data problems Experience utilizing visualization tools to take advantage of the growing volume of available information Broad knowledge of data engineering techniques, processes, methods and best practices. Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices Proven experience and strong understanding of Agile development and conventional method and its application to company technology needs. High level knowledge/expertise in database, pipeline and interface development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale business applications. Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management. Thorough knowledge of databases technologies, both relational (such as Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL), and non-relational database technologies (such as Memcached, MongoDB and Redis) and Cloud data platforms (such as Snowflake and Data Bricks). Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data. Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor's degree in STEM subject and 10 to 15 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis. Significant management experience would typically be required. Prior experience in financial services, specifically insurance would be highly beneficial. Posted by Director Apply for This Role Attach a CV (Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf.) I accept the terms of the Privacy Policy and agree for this data be sent to the consultant's email address shown below, be used to respond to my message and stored there until prior notice is given for it to be removed. The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN
18/08/2023
Full time
You provide strategic leadership, hands on development and mentorship to other team members in the realms of Data & Analytics. You are a subject matter expert in some of these fields: Data Engineering, Business Information, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Modelling and applying them to create business insights. You provide technology leadership and are the technical expert on strategic projects, drive the release strategy and guide the delivery of strategic projects aligned to business strategy. You maintain awareness of dependencies between projects and delivery vision, while ensuring engineering excellence. You build the strategy for your teams to architect, design and deliver data and analytics solutions. Role requirements: Proficient with one or more data engineering languages (SQL, Python, Scala) Demonstrated experience applying data engineering methods to real-world data problems Experience utilizing visualization tools to take advantage of the growing volume of available information Broad knowledge of data engineering techniques, processes, methods and best practices. Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices Proven experience and strong understanding of Agile development and conventional method and its application to company technology needs. High level knowledge/expertise in database, pipeline and interface development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale business applications. Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management. Thorough knowledge of databases technologies, both relational (such as Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL), and non-relational database technologies (such as Memcached, MongoDB and Redis) and Cloud data platforms (such as Snowflake and Data Bricks). Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data. Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor's degree in STEM subject and 10 to 15 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis. Significant management experience would typically be required. Prior experience in financial services, specifically insurance would be highly beneficial. Posted by Director Apply for This Role Attach a CV (Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, rtf.) I accept the terms of the Privacy Policy and agree for this data be sent to the consultant's email address shown below, be used to respond to my message and stored there until prior notice is given for it to be removed. The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN
Data Architect/Datawarehouse Architect/Enterprise Data Architect - Master Data Management, Datamodelling, Datawarehouse Design (Azure), Data Architecture; ETL, (Oracle/DB2/SQL Server), Strategic Data Architecture, Business Intelligence Output, Machine Learning, RPA, Automation. Insurance/Financial Services, Permanent, London (Remote/Hybrid), £85k - £90k +Bonus +Excellent Benefits Global Insurance Corporation currently seeks an Enterprise Data Architect/Datawarehouse Architect to provide architectural, design and consultancy in relation to global enterprise wide systems which are highly transactional in nature. You will be responsible for leading strategic data architecture across enterprise level systems by undertaking Datamodelling, master data management (MDM) techniques, and planning and documenting system architectures, both high and low level designs. Specifically, this will involve creation of the logical data models and supervision of more junior architects who create physical data models. Furthermore the Data Architect will drive architectural data strategy within the Azure cloud data services incorporating data warehouses/data lakes using Azure Data Bricks and Azure Data Factory etc. You will also lead the drive towards automation of processes, particularly ETL with a Machine Learning/Data Science approach. Critically, you will be able to influence both business and technical stakeholders to help drive architectural initiatives within the data management space resulting in better output across a range of Business Intelligence platforms as well as better efficiency across the global enterprise. The role has visibility across EMEA, LATAM and ASIAPAC. This is a senior level technical role which does not require any hands on coding or development activity however ability to create high level and low level design and data models will be required. You will however need to have come from within a background of technical experience incorporating ETL pipelines, Database and Datawarehouse design and development, Data Science and Machine Learning techniques ideally from within a commercial environment as opposed to purely academic (where possible). We are searching for a Senior Data Architect/Enterprise Data Architect/Datawarehouse Consultant/Data Manager ideally from within the Insurance/Reinsurance sector but other areas of Financial Service will be acceptable. You will have worked as a Data Architect/Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect in a European or global organisation ideally within Insurance, Reinsurance, Pensions, Banking, Financial Services or consultancy firms such as Accenture, Cognizant, CapGemini, IBM etc. You will possess an ability to create high level designs, low level technical design and advise technical teams where required. You will be a senior level architect who is used to engaging with executives on a global basis and able to promote and influence particularly when presenting around emerging/contemporary technologies such as Azure Data Services (Data Bricks, Data Factory etc), automation of ETL pipelines, Data Science approaches (using Python for instance), Machine Learning and automation. An understanding of Agile/Scrum will also be required combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a cutting edge enterprise level systems used on a global basis within a stable and expanding, Insurance and Financial Services environment. Competitive salary, bonus, share-scheme offered to the successful candidate. City of London location with hybrid, remote working/flexible working practices and corporate benefits offered.
22/01/2022
Full time
Data Architect/Datawarehouse Architect/Enterprise Data Architect - Master Data Management, Datamodelling, Datawarehouse Design (Azure), Data Architecture; ETL, (Oracle/DB2/SQL Server), Strategic Data Architecture, Business Intelligence Output, Machine Learning, RPA, Automation. Insurance/Financial Services, Permanent, London (Remote/Hybrid), £85k - £90k +Bonus +Excellent Benefits Global Insurance Corporation currently seeks an Enterprise Data Architect/Datawarehouse Architect to provide architectural, design and consultancy in relation to global enterprise wide systems which are highly transactional in nature. You will be responsible for leading strategic data architecture across enterprise level systems by undertaking Datamodelling, master data management (MDM) techniques, and planning and documenting system architectures, both high and low level designs. Specifically, this will involve creation of the logical data models and supervision of more junior architects who create physical data models. Furthermore the Data Architect will drive architectural data strategy within the Azure cloud data services incorporating data warehouses/data lakes using Azure Data Bricks and Azure Data Factory etc. You will also lead the drive towards automation of processes, particularly ETL with a Machine Learning/Data Science approach. Critically, you will be able to influence both business and technical stakeholders to help drive architectural initiatives within the data management space resulting in better output across a range of Business Intelligence platforms as well as better efficiency across the global enterprise. The role has visibility across EMEA, LATAM and ASIAPAC. This is a senior level technical role which does not require any hands on coding or development activity however ability to create high level and low level design and data models will be required. You will however need to have come from within a background of technical experience incorporating ETL pipelines, Database and Datawarehouse design and development, Data Science and Machine Learning techniques ideally from within a commercial environment as opposed to purely academic (where possible). We are searching for a Senior Data Architect/Enterprise Data Architect/Datawarehouse Consultant/Data Manager ideally from within the Insurance/Reinsurance sector but other areas of Financial Service will be acceptable. You will have worked as a Data Architect/Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect in a European or global organisation ideally within Insurance, Reinsurance, Pensions, Banking, Financial Services or consultancy firms such as Accenture, Cognizant, CapGemini, IBM etc. You will possess an ability to create high level designs, low level technical design and advise technical teams where required. You will be a senior level architect who is used to engaging with executives on a global basis and able to promote and influence particularly when presenting around emerging/contemporary technologies such as Azure Data Services (Data Bricks, Data Factory etc), automation of ETL pipelines, Data Science approaches (using Python for instance), Machine Learning and automation. An understanding of Agile/Scrum will also be required combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a cutting edge enterprise level systems used on a global basis within a stable and expanding, Insurance and Financial Services environment. Competitive salary, bonus, share-scheme offered to the successful candidate. City of London location with hybrid, remote working/flexible working practices and corporate benefits offered.
Finance Systems Architect - Applications (Risk, Actuarial, Legal, HR), Global Architectures, Azure Cloud Solutions, Information Security, Strategy, Leadership. Insurance, Financial Services. Permanent, London/Flexible Working. c.£72k +Bonus +Benefits Global Insurance Company seeks an Finance Systems Architect to lead platforms architecture reference models and frameworks and facilitate their enablement and adoption within the enterprise. You will play a key role in the development, recommendation and delivery of technology roadmaps leading to application transformation and modernisation. Working with product delivery and operational support teams you will develop flexible, adaptable, modular and reusable solution architecture designs and implement appropriate architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards. In order to meet the needs of ongoing evolution of a core finance system (incorporating Risk, Actuarial, HR & Legal modules) which make use of Service Oriented Architecture and Microservices with a focus on UX/UI application delivery using technology such as Angular and React to improve employee experience. You will also need to feed into the data security strategy. The Finance Systems Architect will Develop and maintain a repository of architecture assets and coordinate effective reuse across the enterprise, act as an proponent of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams and foster innovation and reuse of global frameworks across the enterprise. This will require knowledge of a broad range of environments including Azure cloud, enterprise application environments, contemporary software development frameworks including SOA and Microservices along with EAI, ETL and ESB. Experience with UX/UI and Javascript frameworks/apps utilising React and Angular would be a distinct advantage. An understanding of operational data security principles, from an architectural and strategic perspective would also be highly beneficial. A background in C# programming would also be an advantage. We are searching for a Finance Systems Architect / Technical Architect who has worked in a similar capacity across all core technologies listed above in a global enterprise and played a key role in the development of architectures, architectural strategy definition and leadership of digital transformation within a financial services environment. You will be able to create detailed architectural designs, high & low level, and provide guidance to development teams and operational support teams who will subsequently be responsible for delivering service improvements within their specific siloes. You will have worked as an Finance Systems Architect in a European or global organisation ideally within Insurance, Reinsurance, Pensions, Banking or Financial Services. You will possess a background in programming (C#) and have a solid understanding of the DevOps CI/CD approach. Excellent organisational abilities and excellent communication skills required. Excellent opportunity to join a very stable, global insurance brand at an exciting period of digital transformation.
05/11/2021
Full time
Finance Systems Architect - Applications (Risk, Actuarial, Legal, HR), Global Architectures, Azure Cloud Solutions, Information Security, Strategy, Leadership. Insurance, Financial Services. Permanent, London/Flexible Working. c.£72k +Bonus +Benefits Global Insurance Company seeks an Finance Systems Architect to lead platforms architecture reference models and frameworks and facilitate their enablement and adoption within the enterprise. You will play a key role in the development, recommendation and delivery of technology roadmaps leading to application transformation and modernisation. Working with product delivery and operational support teams you will develop flexible, adaptable, modular and reusable solution architecture designs and implement appropriate architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards. In order to meet the needs of ongoing evolution of a core finance system (incorporating Risk, Actuarial, HR & Legal modules) which make use of Service Oriented Architecture and Microservices with a focus on UX/UI application delivery using technology such as Angular and React to improve employee experience. You will also need to feed into the data security strategy. The Finance Systems Architect will Develop and maintain a repository of architecture assets and coordinate effective reuse across the enterprise, act as an proponent of Agile and DevOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams and foster innovation and reuse of global frameworks across the enterprise. This will require knowledge of a broad range of environments including Azure cloud, enterprise application environments, contemporary software development frameworks including SOA and Microservices along with EAI, ETL and ESB. Experience with UX/UI and Javascript frameworks/apps utilising React and Angular would be a distinct advantage. An understanding of operational data security principles, from an architectural and strategic perspective would also be highly beneficial. A background in C# programming would also be an advantage. We are searching for a Finance Systems Architect / Technical Architect who has worked in a similar capacity across all core technologies listed above in a global enterprise and played a key role in the development of architectures, architectural strategy definition and leadership of digital transformation within a financial services environment. You will be able to create detailed architectural designs, high & low level, and provide guidance to development teams and operational support teams who will subsequently be responsible for delivering service improvements within their specific siloes. You will have worked as an Finance Systems Architect in a European or global organisation ideally within Insurance, Reinsurance, Pensions, Banking or Financial Services. You will possess a background in programming (C#) and have a solid understanding of the DevOps CI/CD approach. Excellent organisational abilities and excellent communication skills required. Excellent opportunity to join a very stable, global insurance brand at an exciting period of digital transformation.
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
15/04/2021
Seasonal
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
07/04/2021
Seasonal
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
31/03/2021
Seasonal
The ideal candidate will come from a background in Solution Architecture, within specialist Insurance/ ReInsurance for global businesses and possess business knowledge/ exposure of any of the following; Underwriting Modelling Catastrophe modelling products and processes Exposure data capture/ management Portfolio Management and roll-up processes Technical Pricing and/ or Portfolio Pricing Azure Cloud expe...... click apply for full job details
