Senior Integration Engineer

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Overview

About us

IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd's (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.

ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer's needs.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and hands on Senior Integration Engineer to build and maintain integrations between 3rd party and internal systems. The individual is a key technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated integration solutions that enable seamless communication and data flow between diverse software solutions.

This role involves leading integration projects, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of integration strategies aligned with business objectives.

You will have a firm grasp of emerging technologies and become the SME for the team, imparting knowledge to others and ensuring that documentation maintained to a high standard.

This role is offered on a remote basis, with occasional travel to the office.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing integration strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee and lead complex integration projects from conception to completion.
• Architect and design scalable and robust integration solutions, considering long-term system sustainability and flexibility.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to align integration strategies with overall IT architecture.
• Mentor and guide junior integration engineers, providing technical expertise, best practices, and constructive feedback.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and training programs for the integration team.
• Establish and enforce integration governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in integration solutions.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in integration engineering roles.
• Proven leadership experience in designing and implementing complex integration solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and best practices.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or others commonly used in integration.
• Experience with API design, RESTful APIs, and other integration protocols.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud technologies and Terraform IaC
• Knowledge of data integration patterns and ETL processes is important for effectively moving and transforming data between different systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Benchmarked Salary
• 25 days holiday
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Annual benefits reviews
• The option for professional qualifications and study support

Additional Information

• A full Job Description can be seen here.