Technical Lead | London, UK

McCabe & Barton; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

We are searching on behalf of our London Market Insurance client for a Technical Lead who will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of technological solutions within the Reinsurance Segment. This role is critical in driving technical excellence, ensuring alignment with Lloyd’s, PRA, and FSA regulatory frameworks, and managing both in-house and outsourced development teams. You will function as a bridge between business stakeholders and the technology teams, ensuring delivery of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

The role is responsible for providing hands-on technical oversight, including technology implementation approaches, for effectively providing the most optimal solution for the business. The incumbent will be an experienced, dynamic, multidimensional professional who is strategic, technology-savvy, and skilled in both technical strategy and operational efficiencies. This person should be able to make decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and rapidly changing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the syndicate’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Architect, design, and implement technology solutions that enhance underwriting, claims, policy administration, and reporting systems.
• Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and system design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in system security, data governance, and Lloyd’s market regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical decisions and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, finance, and operations to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and product owners to ensure that technical solutions meet business needs and are fit for purpose.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide input on key architectural and design decisions. Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure the agency's IT systems can be and are successfully audited. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the insurance industry, including Insurtech solutions, to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance of systems.
• 3+ years of experience in 4GL technology, preferably PowerBuilder.
• Possess in-depth understanding of multi-tier applications, serverless architecture, cloud computing, and database design.
• Proficiency in modern UI state management modular development. In-depth experience in defects and enhancement management. In-depth experience with product/application development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in UI API development and integration.
• Proficiency in UI design & business process design. Experience working with authentication and authorization.
• Proficient in working with large data and SQL Server. Proficient in SQL Server Stored Procedure.
• Strong grasp of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. Able to convey technical concepts in layman’s terms.
• Experienced in agile development methodology. JIRA knowledge is a plus.
• Experience working in an onsite and offshore resourcing model using 3rd party partners.