Developer (IT)

We are currently recruiting for a Developer (IT) to join our team in Shrewsbury.

As a member of the Development Team, the primary objective is the enhancement and evolution of the organisation’s software systems, with a clear focus on delivering solutions that meet both user experience (UX) expectations and regulatory compliance standards.

Working as part of a collaborative development team, you will design, build, and deploy new features and system enhancements that directly improve operational efficiency and service delivery across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with frontline teams to understand real-world, day-to-day requirements, translating user needs into intuitive, practical solutions that make a genuine difference to how the business operates.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and development of software features that improve system usability and performance, with a focus on both customer-facing interfaces and internal operational tools.
• Ensuring that all development work adheres to relevant FCA regulatory requirements, data protection laws, and internal governance policies.
• Participating in user experience (UX) reviews and incorporating feedback from frontline users to refine functionality and workflow design.
• Conducting thorough testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both new and legacy systems to ensure stability, security, and compliance.
• Creation and implementation of new features for the company’s software systems.
• Testing new features in controlled development environments.
• Deploying new features/updates to the live system in a way that minimizes interruptions to end users.
• Ensuring new features are implemented securely and patching vulnerabilities discovered in existing systems.
• Maintaining and updating the existing software solutions.
• Effectively manage personal workload and priorities tasks to ensure projects are completed by deadlines.
• Collect feedback from end users and incorporate it into the development process.
• Understand the business as a whole and the industry it operates in.
• Presenting ideas for system improvements to senior staff and management.
• Independently keeping personal skill set and knowledge base up to date.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Capability to understand and author effective changes using appropriate structures and languages within the system, including, but not limited to PHP, SQL, JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to suitable audiences
• Basic understanding of Microsoft and development packages and internal IT systems.
• A basic understanding of the FCA and ICO regulatory regime.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to your growth, providing the support to excel in your current role whilst offering opportunities to step into new challenges and drive your career forward.

We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else – so here’s what you can enjoy about AND-E:

• Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards.
• Unmatched Work-Life Balance.
• Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package :  We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise.

We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported — including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive.

We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues’ health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer:

• Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday*
• 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus*
• Healix Private Medical Insurance Options*

• 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance*

• A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons* for you and your family.

• Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan*, cycle scheme*, and financial flexibility through Wagestream*.

* Subject to company performance and completion of probation

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics)

At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy—it’s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments:  If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We’re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.