Software Engineer

Job Description

Are you a Software Engineer looking to develop your career further working for a great companyHelp us produce quality IT solutions and services across our growing business here at Markel!What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and youll find your fit amongstour global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.Join us and play your part in something special!The Opportunity:We have an exciting new opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our IT Solutions team here in Leeds. The role is based in our Leeds office but will involve hybrid working. This a key position as the breadth and complexity of our businessrequires first class IT solutions and systems. Working in an agile squad (and be part of a larger Software Engineering department), producing high quality IT solutions and services against agreed designs and in compliance with Markel and regulatory standards.The department is friendly, fast paced and with a high volume of demand coming from our business units. The work is interesting and varied ranging from the creation of MVC browser based business applications through complex backend integrations deliveredvia APIs. You will be a passionate advocate for software engineering disciplines ensuring Markel remains at the forefront of IT delivery standard methodologies. The successful candidate will also mentor junior members of the team when needed.What youll be doing:Collaborating with your Scrum team colleagues (and wider Software Engineering team) to provide Markel with a world class Software Engineering capabilityProducing high quality IT solutions and services against agreed designs and standardsEnsure the appropriate technology and level of complexity is used when delivering solutionsUsing tools to deliver & maintain a high standard of code quality and appropriate documentationTaking ownership to investigate and resolve service functionality related issues when necessaryOur must haves:

• A proven track record working as a "hands-on" Software Engineer
• Proven skills in C# (.net), and .Net Core
• Experience of API integration frameworks such as Azure API Gateway or similar
• Experience of relational databases, data integration (SOA/API) and message bus (ESB) tools
• Agile project delivery and DevOps methodology and effective use in large Enterprises
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on understanding the actual needs

Our nice to haves:

• Experience of development using Angular 6+, Python, JavaScript or other languages
• Experience developing solutions & services in the Public Cloud (AWS/Azure) is highly advantageous
• Scaled Agile (SAFE) or other delivery methodologies
• Any experience working in a Speciality Commercial Insurance business is advantageous

Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.Were all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think furtherAvencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.Whats in it for you* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Are you ready to play your partChoose Apply Now to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. Weare also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodationsthat may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.