Polaris Developer

Direct Line Group

  • Leeds
  • £30,000-40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.We are looking for a Commercial Polaris Developer to join our Commercial Direct team on a 12 month fixed term basis.This is a hybrid role with two working days a week from our Leeds or London office. Salary £30,000 to £40,000 dependant on experienceAs a Polaris Developer, you will work as part of the business-led Development team being responsible for the development lifecycle, including internal systems, software house changes, scheduled releases, new products, product changes and faults.You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of all system changes, reducing risk to the business and supporting Commercial to achieve strategic goals.What you'll be doing as a Polaris DeveloperReview and provide feedback on Business Requirement Documents, also providing development estimations based on these business requirementsAnalyse business requirements to recommend the development approach, strategy and conditionsTake responsibility for the project/BAU planning for development, preparing development plans, managing and resolving conflicts with other development activities, and amending development plans throughout the life of the project/changeEnsure that development build specifications are executed following business priorities and progress recorded in line with governance requirementsIdentify issues, to a level where the underlying issue is understood and recorded in line with governance requirements and resolution managed through to completionProvide updates to stakeholders and management on current development projects and BAU activities, highlighting conflicts for review and resolutionEnsure that the integrity of the development environment and data is maintainedEnsure that all development requirements, specifications and any variances are documented correctly, in line with group governance, providing an audit path and a document library.Skills & Qualities you'll needCompetent working knowledge of the host policy administration systemsExperience in using Polaris ProductWriter for Commercial productsWorking knowledge of development and project methodologiesExperience in analysing insurance productsUnderstanding underwriting rules and complex pricing algorithms to a level where underlying requirements can be developed or configured to deliver the required solutionWays of WorkingOur hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach .What we offer in returnWe wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:
  • Generous 9% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday allowance (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year)
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance
  • Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
Plus, many moreWays of WorkingOur hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.Be yourselfDirect Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.#LI-HYBRID#LI-CL3

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