Charles Taylor InsureTech is looking for an Applications Development Programmer Analyst .
Background
Charles Taylor is a global leading provider of professional services and technology solutions to the insurance industry.
We are a growing business that is highly regarded in the insurance industry, employing some of the industry’s best in class’ professionals and technical experts.
Our delivery of high quality, tailored services and solutions to our clients is backed by our core values of excellence, partnership, quality, and support, and we look for employees to join us who exemplify these values and our ethos.
As part of the Charles Taylor Group, Insuretech provides software as a service (SaaS) to clients worldwide and manages the global IT resources within the Group.
Description
The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team.
The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of JAVA, .
NET and SQL. We are looking for a subject matter expert with proven experience in application administration and programming.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, Accountability and Collaboration.
- Utilize knowledge of Applications Development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing / interpreting code.
- Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications. Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging.
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions.
- Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and / or other team members. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
- Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
- Advanced level experience with JAVA, .NET and SQL.
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Advanced English language proficiency.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience.
Why join Charles Taylor?
We are very proud of the fact that nine out of ten of our people recommend Charles Taylor as a place to work. We pride ourselves on having a positive work environment where our people are empowered to make the best decisions and where learning is valued highly and shared across our business.
We are very committed to ensuring our people are given continuous learning and development. As well as structured induction programmes and job training, we provide study support for relevant professional qualifications and have a Core Learning & Development Curriculum.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital / family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our external partnerships and the work we do to promote a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.