Social network you want to login/join with:Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week (40%) onsite (in line with departmental requirements)Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP) is a leading independent consultancy that uses powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. We provide market-leading capabilities across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. Our technology and analytics capabilities are fundamental to what we do, helping us power the possibilities that provide solutions for tomorrow. We strive to help our clients leverage the latest technology and analytics across a range of industries to stay at the forefront of data-driven and digital solutions.What''s the role?As a Senior Backend Developer in our Insurance Analytics team, you will play a leading role in the continued development of InsurSight, our award-winning insurance analytics platform. InsurSight was launched in April and is currently used to assess over £bn of non-life insurance business. We are expanding the team to help us to support our expanding client base whilst delivering our exciting plans to develop the platform further.You will work closely with our Lead Developers to shape the technical direction of the platform, focusing on performance, maintainability, and tighter integration of our C# and Python codebases. You will also support and mentor less experienced developers, conduct code reviews, and take ownership of key technical challenge - particularly where complex datasets and performance bottlenecks are involved.You will have the benefit of the guidance of our lead C# developer and Python developer, but also the opportunity to take ownership of your work and to work closely with our wider team of data scientists, actuaries and industry specialists. This is a senior-level role for someone who wants to combine hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorship, shaping the future of a market-leading analytics platform.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the design and development of new InsurSight features, ensuring performance, scalability and maintainabilityDriving better integration between our C# and Python codebases, rewriting or restructuring code where needed to reduce inefficiencies and improve cohesionOptimising performance of complex data workflows, including large-scale real-time calculations (eg on 4GB+ datasets)Reviewing and provide feedback on code written by other developers, support mentoring and skill development across the teamChampioning best practices in software engineering including testing, version control, CI/CD, and clean architecture (e.g. SOLID)Collaborating with actuaries, analysts and data scientists to deliver technically robust, industry-relevant featuresResearching and prototype new technologies to support innovation and continuous improvementContributing to a culture of curiosity, collaboration and technical excellenceWhat skills and experience are we looking for?C# development experience (.NET 8), with production-level proficiencyExperience with PythonFamiliarity with Azure PaaS/SaaS tools (e.g. Azure Functions, App Services, Batch, Blob/Table/Queue Storage), ASP.NET WebAPI, and CosmosDB.An understanding of software engineering principles: testing, version control, SOLID, CI/CDExperience reviewing code and mentoring less experienced developersGreat communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teamsProactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on performance and user experienceExposure to or keen interest in the non-life insurance analytics domain, with a willingness to bridge technology and actuarial science to deliver impactful solutionsExperience working with large datasets or real-time analytics pipelinesFamiliarity with Agile development processes, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach to software developmentWhat’s in it for you?Take a look at our and Career storiespages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:For you:Professional study support (where applicable)Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networksFor your family:Life assuranceIncome protectionEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leaveFor your health:26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy and sell holidayPrivate medical insuranceDiscounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefitsCycle to work schemeDigital GP servicesFor your wealth:Discretionary bonus schemeSeason ticket loansFor others:Volunteering opportunitiesFor the environment:Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)

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