Technology, Change and Data

Arthur is partnering with a leading specialist insurance group to appoint a Digital Engineering Lead as part of a significant investment into its digital and technology capabilities. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage of transformation, with a substantial pipeline of digital engineering work ahead and a major focus on developing modern eTrading and digital insurance products . The Role You will take technical ownership across the design and development of modern digital products, working closely with Engineering, Product and business stakeholders. Key responsibilities of the Digital Engineering Lead include: Leading the design and development of modern digital and eTrading platforms Building cloud-native applications using C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure Designing scalable solutions using Azure Functions and serverless architecture Developing modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript Helping shape the technical direction and architecture of new digital products Exploring and implementing practical uses of AI within software development Working closely with Product teams to ensure technology delivers an excellent user and customer experience Establishing strong engineering standards across development, testing, architecture, security and CI/CD Providing technical leadership while remaining close to the technology and engineering teams Essential skills for the Digital Engineering Lead:  We are looking for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical capability with a product-led mindset . You will ideally have strong experience across C#/.NET and Microsoft Azure , including Azure Functions, APIs and serverless architecture. Experience with React and TypeScript is highly desirable, alongside a strong understanding of how modern digital products should be designed and delivered. You should be comfortable working closely with Product and business stakeholders and understand that successful engineering is not just about the technology, but also about the product, customer journey and overall user experience . Experience within insurance, InsurTech or financial services would be highly advantageous, particularly exposure to digital insurance or eTrading platforms. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and practical exposure to AI-enabled software engineering would also be beneficial.

Business Applications Manager   A specialist insurance and reinsurance business are recruiting for a Business Applications Manager who will be responsible for the operational performance, support, governance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's business application portfolio, including underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, and exposure management systems.   Key Responsibilities Own the operational management, availability, performance, and support of business-critical applications. Provide expert support for underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, and exposure management platforms. Partner with business stakeholders to deliver effective application solutions and improvements. Manage application vendors, contracts, licensing, upgrades, and service levels. Oversee user access, system governance, and compliance with security and audit requirements. Lead change, release, configuration, and testing activities. Monitor system health, performance, and reliability. Drive automation, process improvement, self-service capabilities, and knowledge management. Develop and mentor application analysts while promoting operational excellence. Provide broader IT support where required to maintain service continuity.   Essential Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience managing or supporting business applications in a complex enterprise environment, ideally within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services. Experience supporting business-critical applications across underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, or exposure management. Strong understanding of application support, service management, and ITIL processes. Experience managing third-party vendors and software suppliers. Knowledge of databases, integrations, cloud platforms, and software development principles. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. SQL querying, advanced Excel, and Microsoft 365 proficiency. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven track record of service improvement and automation.   Preferred Experience Experience within the Lloyd's or London Insurance Market. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-hosted applications. Experience supporting insurance platforms such as underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, or catastrophe modelling systems. ITIL certification. Line management experience. Degree educated.

Senior Integration Architect London | Hybrid Arthur is supporting a global insurance organisation in the appointment of a Senior Integration Architect to join a growing architecture function at an exciting stage of technology transformation. This opportunity will suit an experienced architect who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, influencing technology strategy and working across a broad range of business and technology stakeholders. You'll play a key role in designing the future integration landscape, ensuring systems and partners can communicate securely, efficiently and at scale across underwriting, claims, finance and operational functions. The Role As Senior Integration Architect, you will: Define and evolve enterprise integration strategy and architecture. Design secure and scalable integrations across a diverse technology ecosystem. Establish integration frameworks, governance standards and architectural patterns. Provide technical leadership across programmes and business-critical initiatives. Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, data, security and the wider business. Support connectivity with external partners, service providers and market platforms. Drive improvements in resilience, operational efficiency and system interoperability. Identify opportunities to modernise legacy integrations and reduce technical debt. What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with experienced architects who can demonstrate: A strong background in Integration Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture. Experience delivering enterprise-scale integrations across complex environments. Expertise in API, messaging, event-driven and hybrid integration models. Strong understanding of cloud-based integration technologies. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on solution design. Technology Exposure Experience across a combination of the following would be beneficial: Azure Integration Services MuleSoft Boomi IBM MQ Kafka REST / SOAP XML / JSON Managed File Transfer solutions Highly Desirable London Market or broader insurance sector experience. Lloyd's market knowledge. ACORD standards. TOGAF or similar architecture methodologies. Cloud or integration certifications. Why Consider This Opportunity? Strategic architecture role with enterprise-wide impact. Significant technology investment and transformation roadmap. Collaborative and supportive environment. Flexible hybrid working model. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Clear opportunities for long-term progression. If you're an experienced Integration Architect looking for your next challenge, we'd be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you confidentially. Apply now or contact Arthur Recruitment for further information.