Skills

SQL Risk Management CI/CD Test Problem-solving Programming Databases Software Development Agile SDLC

Job Specifications

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

Are you passionate about working for one of the world's largest insurers that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career and with offices in 27 countries?

Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks. Today, we employ more than 13,000 people around the world.

Software Engineer

Your New role

Analyze business requirements, design and implement solutions. Breaking complex requirements into component-based requirements / design that can be individually designed / built / tested
Develop applications which includes coordination and collaboration with the BA/QA as well as the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of the project owners
Focus on improvement activities with performance improvements clearly tracked and measured, i.e., automated test suites created and used to reduce time required for testing pre-release
Follow the SDLC processes in the design and delivery of technology solutions while actively supporting a continuous improvement culture
Utilize expertise and deliver solutions that meet customers needs and are in alignment with agreed scope, schedule and budget
Recommend and effectively handover application changes and enhancements and provide support as required
Ensure that all required compliance needs are adhered to
Escalate complex issues when they arise
Adherence to company methodologies
Minimal audit findings
Ensure customer impacts are assessed and addressed in the design and delivery of solutions
Post-implementation follow up
Minimal disruption to customer-facing solutions
Ensure appropriate support to the end users during UAT and Postproduction Testing
Participate in Defect Triage meetings
Assist with performing releases, handover and support activities as required
Estimate effort for activities, report on progress and manage all activities within agreed budget
Minimal rework required during UAT or post implementation
Test activities completed to the required level of quality, within the scheduled amount of time and to the agreed budget
Minimal disruption to business areas during and post deployment
Accuracy and timeliness of output
May mentor Junior/Associate Engineers
Successful transfer of knowledge

About you

As a Software Engineer in our team, you will play a pivotal role in developing robust software solutions that support critical functions within the insurance industry. We are looking for a driven and innovative individual with the following qualifications:

Required Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Required Experience

A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in software development, ideally within client-server or n-tier systems.

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Strong experience in building and maintaining client-server and n-tier systems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide efficient solutions.

Preferred Experience

Proven experience working with relational databases and expertise in SQL development.
Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.

Preferred Knowledge

A broad understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring efficient development and delivery of quality software solutions.
Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and best practices.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and practices.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about technology, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in the insurance space.

Why QBE? At My Best""

"At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.""

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.""

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want

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