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Guidewire Developer - Ace Certified Location London Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum + 20% Bonus Type: Permanent, Hybrid (2 days in London) About the Role: An ACE Certified Guidewire Developer with experience with Guidewire for claims, and ClaimCenter configurations is required for a leading insurance organisation in London. The business is currently in the process of migrating to Guidewire and would be looking for a developer to lead them through the migration process and to monitor and configure the platform, as well as architect and design solutions being pioneered within the Guidewire Cloud. This is a brand-new team with lots of scope for development and growth. You should have strong development skills in Java and GOSU as well as stakeholder skills to help the organisation navigate the migration and onboard Guidewire. Key Responsibilities: Leadership : Leading the development, design, architecture, integration, and customisation of Guidewire for the insurer. System Integration : Creating seamless connections between ClaimCenter and other systems, including PAS, document management systems, and external data providers. Platform Monitoring : Determine requirements for specific alerts, set up alerts for various events and thresholds, utilise Datadog logs and dashboards for error analysis, and track DXC downtime while communicating updates to users. Platform Updates : Conduct a 3-way merge of updated code, validate new versions, and implement new features from updates. Stakeholder management : ability to work closely with the business, gathering requirements and work closely with the Scrum and broader software teams. Requirements: ACE Certified in Guidewire Experience onboarding and integrating Guidewire for a specialty insurer Proficiency in coding with GOSU, Java, C#, or Python SQL and other relational database experience, along with supporting database applications CI/CD and DevOps experience for test automation and cloud deployment Why Join this business? Innovative Projects: Be at the forefront of pioneering solutions within the Guidewire Cloud. Working within a small team for specialty insurance. Career Growth: Join a brand-new team with lots of scope for development and growth. Competitive Package: Attractive salary and bonus structure. Apply now for consideration or reach out to (see below)

Interaction Designer - Government Project Outside IR35 | £450-£500 per day | Initial 3 months (scope for extension) | Hybrid working An experienced Interaction Designer to join a leading technology consultancy, working on a high-profile Government Alpha phase project. You will play a key role in shaping and prototyping new user journeys, ensuring services are designed to meet user needs and align with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The Role Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and iterate user journeys in line with GOV.UK design principles Collaborate closely with stakeholders, acting as a business-facing consultant on behalf of the consultancy Apply your knowledge of Alpha/Beta service design, prototyping, and content design to create clear, accessible, and user-focused services Contribute to shaping the approach and direction of the project during its early discovery and Alpha stages Requirements Strong experience in interaction design and prototyping within GDS/GOV.UK frameworks Background in designing services across Alpha and Beta phases, including content design Immediately available with a valid BPSS clearance Previous Government/public sector project experience is required

Full Stack Integration Developer - Azure, .NET, NextJS Full Stack Integration Developer - Azure, .NET, NextJS - Active SC Clearance is ESSENTIAL A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Integration Developer for an Outside IR35 contract. This hybrid role (London-based) offers and requires SC Clearance. You'll play a key role in a large-scale digitisation program, developing and integrating modern web applications within an Azure ecosystem. While primarily hands-on, you'll also contribute to architectural design and strategy. Key Responsibilities: Application Development: Build and maintain scalable web applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and Azure Functions. Front End Development: Develop modern UIs using NextJS and other JavaScript frameworks. Integration & Backend: Work with Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Static Web Apps. Design and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and APIs. DevOps & Infrastructure: Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Architecture Support: Contribute to high- and low-level design documentation and advise on integration strategy. Skills & Experience: Strong experience with .NET, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Proficiency in NextJS or similar JavaScript frameworks. Solid understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure automation. Experience integrating third-party APIs and services. Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Requirements: Active SC Clearance. Experience working in government or GDS environments

Applications Service Manager (Specialty Insurance) Type: Permanent Salary: £75,000 Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite) We are seeking an experienced Applications Service Manager with a background in specialty insurance or the London Market to take ownership of service delivery for a suite of core underwriting and claims platforms. This is a role for someone who can coordinate across vendors, product owners, and technical leads to ensure stability and smooth BAU support for business-critical systems. The Opportunity You will oversee applications such as Eclipse, Sequel Claims, Guidewire (Professional Risks), ImageRight, and NewGen. Your focus will be on ensuring these systems remain stable, incidents are resolved quickly, and releases are delivered seamlessly. This is not a hands-on technical role, but one that requires strong service management, vendor coordination, and insurance domain expertise, ideally within the London Market or Lloyds of London. You'll work closely with Engineering Delivery Leads (EDLs) , Product Owners, and offshore managed service providers (Coforge, NTTData, NewGen). The role sits within a product-centric model , meaning you'll align service management directly to application "products" rather than generic IT functions. Key Responsibilities Manage BAU support for core underwriting, claims, and document management applications. Act as the bridge between offshore vendors, Product Owners, and EDLs. Oversee high-priority incidents (P1/P2) and ensure timely resolution. Track defects, sprints, and releases using Azure DevOps . Apply ITIL-aligned service management practices via ServiceNow. Provide oversight and coordination of vendor performance, service quality, and escalations. Maintain knowledge base and manage risk/vulnerability exceptions. What We're Looking For Strong background in specialty insurance IT service management (essential). Experience supporting claims, policy administration, or underwriting applications. Proven vendor management skills, ideally with offshore MSPs. Familiarity with Agile/DevOps ways of working, including Azure DevOps. ITIL knowledge and ServiceNow experience. Ability to coordinate delivery and support without direct line management responsibility. What Will Make You Stand Out Demonstrated success in managing application service delivery in the London Market. Examples of bridging between vendors, product leads, and delivery teams. Experience ensuring BAU stability while supporting product-centric transformation. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a product-centric transformation , ensuring the smooth running of core systems that underpin specialty insurance. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of applications, work closely with product and engineering leads, and play a key role in ensuring stability and delivery in a global environment.