Software System Designer

Provide key input into the creation and maintenance of design patterns

Hybrid up to 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon

About the role

Fully understanding, evaluating, and challenging IT system requirements from Subject Matter Experts, you will ensure that they are complete and provide sufficient clarity to produce fit-for-purpose low-level solution design documents and enable accurate IT solution development estimates. You will define all potential options for the end-to-end solution and make reasoned recommendations as to the suitability of options, ensuring Solution Design Leads and Solutions Designers are fully prepared to enable evidence-based decisions at the relevant boards. You will build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and outsourced service providers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Group IT and the team's activities.

You will provide key input into the creation and maintenance of design patterns, facilitating best practice. You will facilitate and support the transition of the solution into business-as-usual and assist in resolving live technical incidents and system problems as and when required. Additionally, you will continuously develop skills and behaviours that promote the value of the solution design function.

About you

You'll also have:

Extensive relevant and demonstrable experience of IT system design and/or software development

Experience of prototyping/wire framing

Experience working within an ITIL environment

Experience in Guidewire system design (Desirable)

An Information Technology related degree, or equivalent industry experience

Experience in a Financial services, insurance, investments and/or pensions environment would be desirable for this role.

Internally this role is known as IT System Designer.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

  Salary up to £57,000 (depending on experience)

  Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)

  Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution

  25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme

  A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities

  Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets

  £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs

  Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more

  Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance

  Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year

  Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme

  Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary

  Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

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