Lead Engineer (ICT TECH TD 2025 33R)

The Role

Work with the Lead System Architect to define the architecture the individual scrum teams will implement
Contribute to the design of SaaS software solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
Lead and guide implementation of product code, following best practices for maintainability, testability and performance.
Lead and guide implementation of test-related code (unit tests, test frameworks and associated automated test cases).
Review and debug code to identify defects, performance bottlenecks or technical debt.
Conduct PoC’s using the latest technologies and present the findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Implement high-performance solutions targeting Azure using IaC.
Optionally take on people management responsibilities.
 

The Requirements

Experience (or demonstrable knowledge of) API-first design
Fundamental knowledge of Distributed Systems and Messaging patterns
Experience with backend development: RESTful API’s and services for Microsoft cloud deployments using C# .NET Core, Azure infrastructure and services, JSON/XML.
Experience of working with cloud technologies, specifically the Azure stack.
Strong appreciation of DevOps principles, with the ability to create automated processes to continuously deliver SaaS products on a regular cadence. 
Experience with software engineering best practices: object-oriented, design patterns, SOLID principles.
Experience with software development ecosystem (IDE’s, version control, test automation/CI, etc.).
Strong appreciation of building flexible cross-functional full-stack squads with shift-left DevOps, SRE and QA culture.

Other highly desirable, but not essential skills are:

Appreciation of current and emerging technologies along with their potential benefits and limitations,
General knowledge of the Insurance Industry
An appreciation of UX principles, ability to iterate commercial-quality GUI implementations working from wireframes/mockups and other assets produced by UX designers. 
Experience with and an interest in growing in areas of people and team management.
Familiarity with Python, Machine Learning and data pipelines
Familiar with Pulumi, ARM templates or other Infrastructure as Code technologies  
Experience of Host, Network and Perimeter Security design and implementation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.