AddressWe are looking for a detail-orientated individual who can work both independently and collaboratively on a range of platforms including WPF, RESTApis, Integrations and Microservices using C#.
Whilst not essential, having a background in Insurance, particularly Claims Handling or the Visual Files system would be a significant advantage.
Role: C# Developer
Location: Hybrid between home and Sevenoaks/Liverpool Offices preferred, but homeworking available.
Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm
What you will be doing:
- Development and maintenance of a range of applications and systems which will integrate with the Visualfiles platform and associated systems using SOLID and Dry Principles.
- Scoping, creating and maintaining APIs using Microservices to support our system architecture migration.
- Developing applications and integrations in C# using the VisualFiles SDK.
- Work closely with the Agile Management Office to guide the BAs when scoping new development requests as to best practices and approaches to process/screen/workflow/application setup.
- Review code produced by other Developers.
- Provides IT Support and escalation for Helpdesk issues when required.
- Work with external providers and parties on a wide range of integrations and systems.
- Contribute to continual improvement within the IT Department and Company.
- Partake and contribute to the Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Retrospective and Sprint Planning sessions.
- Experienced C# .Net Developer with 3+ years’ experience in a range of different industries and solutions.
- Whilst not essential, experience developing integrations with the VisualFiles SDK using C# would be a distinct advantage.
- Proficiency in C# and DotNet / DotNet Core.
- Experience with Entity Framework / Linq.
- Azure or similar cloud platforms.
- Azure DevOps, CI/CD preferred.
- Experience working collaboratively in a team is essential as you will be joining an existing Scrum Team.
- Provides IT Support and escalation when required.
- Ability to work with Agile Management Office to guide the BAs when scoping new development requests as to best practice and approach to process/screen/workflow/application setup.
- Be able to diagnose issues and problems with VisualFiles scripting code and integrations.
- Someone who can effectively communicate with a wide variety of colleagues, including non-technical staff.
- Not essential: experience developing web technologies including Blazor, React or other frameworks.
We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance.
At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.
We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.
Why Acorn Insurance?
Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
- Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A wide network of mental health first aiders.
- Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"
- Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week
- £250 Refer a friend bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
- Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
- Charity fundraising events
