We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life.
Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it’s the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We’re ambitious. We’re growing. We’ve won awards.
We’re seeking an experienced C# .NET Software Engineer to join our Technology & Data Teams based in either Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Salford Quays, Manchester.
To excel in this role, you’ll be highly proficient in C# with a solid working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as familiarity with a Single Page Application (SPA) framework, preferably Angular. An understanding of SQL is highly advantageous. You’ll work within a Scrum team across the full development stack, dedicated to building and supporting First Centrals bespoke application environment as well as developing our DevOps culture, tools and approach.
We value flexible working arrangements, so you’ll primarily work from home, with one day a week in the office at either Haywards Heath, West Sussex, or Salford Quays, Manchester. However, if you prefer to spend more time in the office, that’s perfectly fine with us too.
Core skills we’re looking for to succeed in the role:
- Web development, particularly in an SPA language (Angular)
- Proven experience developing within a C# .NET environment
- Excellent knowledge of SQL
- Ability to apply Agile and Lean practices into your work
Powering the business with the right tools
What’s involved:
- You’ll provide First Central with technical expertise in developing the Group’s core software applications
- You’ll develop technical capabilities to forward the Group Core Applications as directed by the Development Manager
- You’ll provide technical expertise into the Service Delivery Function that supports the Group Core Applications
- You’ll mentor a team of Developers in delivering technical solutions through the common approach, ensuring that the necessary resource and skills are available
- You’ll support relationships with the other areas of IT to ensure that the development team works in harmony with the other change and IT functions.
- You’ll work with the Chief Architect to ensure Solutions support the architectural direction of 1st Central technology
- You’ll work to the agreed Prioritisation of requirements for development and to the agreed delivery dates against these requirements by understanding the business priorities, the technical capability and the strategies of both the business and technology
- You’ll design and produce any necessary supporting documentation to enable IT to manage new components/ processes
- You’ll identify and feedback any potential improvements to the organisations' technology architecture
- You’ll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
- You’ll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.
Job-specific competencies
Experience & knowledge
- Good experience of enterprise service-oriented development
- Understanding of Development and Development Management techniques
- Extensive knowledge of and experience of Microsoft .net development
- Knowledge of a structured yet agile approach to development
- Expertise in .net development including popular frameworks
Skills & Qualifications
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Reasonable leadership and people management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Complete understanding of a service-based approach to technology, including component, service oriented and event driven architectures
Behaviours
- Commercially focused and results driven
- Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- An organised and proactive approach
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- A flexible approach and positive attitude
- Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business
Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now and be part of something big!
What can we do for you?
People first. Always. We’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that’s what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you’ll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.
Top Skills
What We Do
First Central Insurance & Technology Group is committed to restoring and maintaining trust in the industry through technology and data to reduce risk, tackle fraud and deliver products for the future. Our in-house capabilities, people and commitment to innovation makes us stand out from others in the industry.
Having established as a group in 2008, we have over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across our subsidiary businesses, with locations in Guernsey, Gibraltar, Sussex and Manchester.
Our insurance broker, 1st Central, is firmly established as a top supplier on UK price comparison websites.
Meanwhile, our underwriting brand, First Central Underwriting Limited (formerly known as Skyfire Insurance), uses state-of-the-art data sources and capabilities to assess risk at a granular level in order to provide competitive private insurance premiums.
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