Systems Developer

Systems Developer x 2

Purpose of Role/Job Overview

We are seeking2 talented and motivated Python Developers, one with 1-2 years experience and the other with 2-4 years of experience to join our clients technology team. You will play a key role in building, and maintaining software solutions that support our clients business systems, data pipelines, and automation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys writing clean, efficient code and wants to contribute to projects with real business impact, including data integration, workflow automation, and system modernisation.

What the ideal candidate will need to succeed

This role offers excellent opportunities to develop a career within the insurance industry and work towards being the best of breed in the next generation of InsureTech.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent technical understanding, be able to multitask and prioritise their own workload, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines and have highly developed organisational skills.

Rewards for the successful candidate

The successful candidate will benefit from the support and collaboration of the experienced Systems Development Manager and the knowledgeable Technology & Underwriting Teams.

The clients working environment is lively and friendly, creating an atmosphere where success is encouraged and nurtured. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career whilst making a tangible difference to the success of the company and its business partners – insurance brokers and insurers alike. Ideal for a candidate who is driven to succeed, take ownership and pride in delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Accountabilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain Python applications, scripts, and services

Build and maintain APIs and integrations with third-party systems and internal platforms

Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices (PEP 8, SOLID principles)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, QA, operations) to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner

Contribute to the design and optimisation of data pipelines and database interactions

Support CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation

Write and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests

Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where relevant

Assist in 2nd/3rd line support

Qualifications

GCSEs in maths and English or equivalent

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) desirable

Knowledge

2-4 years of professional experience developing applications in Python

Strong understanding of Python fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and design patterns

Experience with at least one modern Python web framework (e.g. Django, Flask, or FastAPI)

Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and SQL

Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

Experience with RESTful API design and integration

Experience of software testing principles and experience writing unit tests (e.g. pytest, unittest)

Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD principles

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills/Abilities/ Competencies

Key attributes a developer should be able to demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised

Deliver to agreed timescales, or to highlight issues as soon as they arise if likely to affect those timescales

The ability to work and communicate effectively within a team

Ability to write unit tests and to understand how to perform integration testing

Analysing and clarifying requirements & technical designs

Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers

Paying attention to the security requirements of working within a PCI-DSS accredited environment, specifically writing secure code

Communicating effectively throughout the development process with all stake holders and management

Gain insights of the business within the market based on an understanding of business trends

Desirable skills

Experience of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience of containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Exposure to data engineering tools/libraries (e.g. Pandas, NumPy) or NLP libraries

Knowledge of message queues/event-driven architecture (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g. financial services, insurance, healthcare)

Familiarity with front-end basics (JavaScript, HTML/CSS) for full-stack contributions

Knowledge of software security best practices

Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.