lead Software EngineerQBE Insurance

Primary Details Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Managing the delivery of all build artefacts effectively to ensure quality outputs. Provide technical leadership in design, development and deployment of QBE's platforms.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure consulting services and project focus is on delivering support to IT strategic objectives
Strategic objectives understood and supported
Working with the business and IT to develop plans and strategies in alignment with the strategic direction.
Work with the Principal technologists on upgrading the IT infrastructure to latest versions so the QBE has the latest and greatest of the technology infrastructure
Working with the demand and supply to develop work and resource forecasts for the applications delivery support
Manage the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies
Handle more complex issues and risks as required and escalate if necessary
SDLC and associated methodologies followed
Development processes undergo continuous improvements
Issues resolved or escalated in a timely manner in alignment with SLA
Ensure customer impacts are assessed and addressed in the design and delivery of solutions
Deliver solutions meeting customers' needs, e.g., eBusiness, online tools
Effectively handover application changes and enhancements and provide support as required
Proactively build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders
Produce the design and review the design of the other senior members of the team. Perform quality reviews and lead the end to end implementation of a solution.
Perform more complex development activities which may be beyond the competency or skill of a senior software engineer
Analyse business requirements, design and implement solutions
Complete impact analysis and ensure quality checks are performed
Perform implementation, handover and support activities as required.
Define the best practices in the designated technology area.
Estimate effort for activities, reporting on progress and managing all activities within agreed budget
Identify, communicate and manage risks and issues as they arise
Accuracy and timeliness of output
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
Implementation is achieved according to project plan
Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
Risks identified and mitigated in a timely manner
Estimating the effort for activities, report on progress and manage all activities within the agreed budgets
Perform leadership activities including performance management, mentoring and staff development
Objectives aligned to business goals
Teams are adequately skilled
Depth of technical abilities within the team at desirable levels
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
8 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Hands on development on client server and n-tier systems
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Coaching and mentoring skills
Preferred Experience
Experience within financial services
Preferred Knowledge
Broad knowledge of software development life cycle processes
Expertise in technical and/or business area
Knowledge on OOPS concepts
knowledge on CI/CD implementation
Knowledge on Agile
QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:-We are customer-focused-We are technical experts-We are inclusive-We are fast-paced-We are courageous-We are accountable-We are a teamAll employees are expected to adhere to QBE's Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
US Only - Travel Frequency
Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)
US Only - Physical Demands
General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Job Type
Individual Contributor
Australia/New Zealand Only - Advice/Non-Advice
Non-Advice: This role is not authorised to provide financial product advice to retail customers in respect of General Insurance products. Financial product advice, means a statement or recommendation made to a retail customer with the intention of influencing their decision in considering a general insurance product.
Global Disclaimer
The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Application Close Date: 29/06/2022 11:59 PM
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
QBE Insurance

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time