Developer & Predictive Analytics & Innovation

Horwich Farrelly; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm is seeking a Developer to join its Predictive Analytics team. This hybrid role involves developing predictive models, APIs, and data pipelines. The ideal candidate should have some software development experience and a strong interest in analytics and machine learning. The firm offers a supportive dynamic atmosphere with a focus on personal growth and development, along with a competitive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Some experience in software development (academic, placement, or early career).
• Strong interest in predictive modelling, machine learning, and analytics.
• Exposure to analytics platforms or machine learning deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining predictive models and APIs.
• Building automated data ingestion pipelines.
• Integrating predictive models into operational applications.

Skills

Software development experience

APIs and systems integration knowledge

Interest in predictive modelling

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Power BI

Tools

Flask

React

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Developer - Predictive Analytics
Media City
Hybrid
Permanent Role

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

Horwich Farrelly (HF) is investing significantly in a new generation of predictive analytics and data-driven tools to transform claims handling, improve reserving accuracy, and deliver measurable indemnity savings for our clients.

The Predictive Analytics and Data Insights team is a fast-growing, innovation-led function working at the intersection of technology, data science, and operational decision-making. The team partners closely with claims handlers, lawyers, IT professionals and senior leaders across the business to embed analytics into real-world workflows.

With a strong emphasis on developing talent, collaboration, and practical impact, the team offers an excellent environment for junior and graduate-level developers to learn, grow, and contribute to high-value outcomes within the insurance and legal sectors.

What you’ll be doing

As a Developer within the Predictive Analytics team, you’ll work closely with the Partner & Head of Predictive Analytics and Data Insights to help build the technical foundations that power HF’s modelling capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining predictive models, APIs, and microservices that support analytics workflows
• Building automated data ingestion pipelines from structured and unstructured data sources
• Integrating predictive models into operational applications used by claims handlers and lawyers
• Supporting the deployment of machine-learning models into production environments
• Assisting with CI/CD pipelines to ensure analytics products are stable, scalable, and secure
• Working alongside IT teams to support testing, release, and ongoing platform support
• Helping develop web interfaces or dashboards (e.g. Flask, React, Power BI embedding) to visualise model outputs
• Supporting the development of internal tools that enhance claims workflows, risk flagging, and early intervention
• Collaborating with Data Scientists to prepare datasets, resolve data issues, and build model-ready data structures
• Maintaining version-controlled code repositories in line with best practice
• Participating in sprint reviews, solution design sessions, and innovation workshops

What do I need?

• Some experience in software development (academic, placement, or early career)
• An understanding of APIs and systems integration concepts
• A strong interest in predictive modelling, machine learning, and analytics
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive willingness to learn
• Exposure to analytics platforms or machine learning deployment workflows
• Experience with Power BI or other dashboarding tools
• An understanding of insurance or legal data structures

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!

Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.