Risk Technology is a cross-functional team of software development specialists, geospatial information specialists and catastrophe / financial model specialists who bring best-in-class analytics, thought leadership and expertise in designing, building and supporting industry standard risk analysis tools. We are based in UK, Mumbai, US and Mexico.

 

The Role

 

Provide hands-on development of class leading web-based applications and services, using software best practices Work closely with Senior/Lead developers and the Solutions Engineering Lead maintaining good lines of communication Demonstrate agility, ability to think outside the box and challenge established development processes and procedures Bring your enthusiasm and drive to improve and work smarter to benefit our tools and products through awareness of technology trends and direction outside of the organisation Work to defined development best practices and principles to enable WTW to deliver industry-leading technology solutions. Adhere to, promote, and improve development practices, collaborate on low level design Provide support and advice to team members Participate in estimate and recommend prioritization through the project implementation process

 

The Requirements

Essential:

 

A strong individual drive to learn, challenge yourself and grow as part of an experienced global development teamMinimum of 2-3 years software development experienceDemonstratable competency in C#, R, Python or JavaScript/Typescript (Angular)Experience working with Azure cloudExperience working as part of a teamExperience with the SDLC including maintenance and Agile methodologiesAbility to work on own initiative or as part of a broader project teamFirst-rate communication skills and ability to apply these to rapid and creative problem solving in a pressurised environment.Comfortable working with teams based in differing time zones

Desirable:

 

Degree qualified educated in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Science or Computer Science)Experience building and working with mathematical algorithmsExperience with microservice based architecturesExperience with Microsoft Azure DevOps & TeamsExperience of working in a financial services organisation, preferably with exposure to the insurance industry/insurance broking. Where this directly relevant experience is not available, we will be looking for an ability to rapidly become effective in a new, unfamiliar environment 

Equal Opportunity Employer