Azure Developer

• Play a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing our technical service offerings


• A chance to collaborate closely with various stakeholders in NFU Mutual


• This is a hybrid role 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford Upon Avon 

We are seeking a skilled Developer to join our Data Engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing our technical service offerings, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. 

As a Developer in our Data Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing technical service operations supporting data pipelines throughout the Cloud Data Platform. With a focus on problem-solving, adaptability, and analytical skills. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will gain a deep understanding of business imperatives and technical requirements to ensure seamless service delivery. 

Your role will involve taking ownership of BAU (Business as Usual) service delivery, where you'll leverage your analytical skills to analyse trends, identify key themes, and propose innovative solutions to improve service delivery. You will develop and maintain code for BAU changes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with standards. 

Furthermore, you will coordinate with DBAs and developers to resolve issues, implement enhancements, and optimize processes. Your involvement in small development projects will allow you to contribute to the full lifecycle from code creation to deployment and support. 

We seek candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn, offering opportunities for growth and development within our team. The essential requirements for this role are:

• Proficiency in SQL/KQL, including scripting and automation proficiency


• Experience in data management, with an understanding of data storage and extraction principles. Azure Data Factory (error handling, pipeline triggers), Azure Storage, Azure Synapse and Azure SQL Server.


• Previous experience in technical service operations or a related field


• Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

knowledge of logic apps, function apps, and API integration would also be advantageous.

Internally this role is known as Developer.

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.

• Salary - Up to £52,000 - Dependent upon 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. 

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.