IT Application Designer

NFU Mutual Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK seeks an IT Application Designer to contribute to the design of IT applications and solutions. This role involves collaboration with teams to convert conceptual ideas into practical software in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong background in technical design and experience with integration methods, with a focus on software architecture aligned with company standards. The company offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 17.5%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 20% employer contribution

Health and wellbeing plan

Employee discounts on insurance policies

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of technical fundamentals and design software stacks.
• Experience with data migration, flows, and mappings.
• Experience in managing stakeholders and forming business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into the creation and maintenance of design patterns.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Engage in technical aspects of Software/Solution Design.

Skills

Technical fundamentals understanding

Low level application design

Data migration and flows

SaaS product understanding

Integration methods (APIs, ETL)

Communication skills

Agile SCRUM understanding

Education

Information Technology Degree or relevant experience

Tools

Visio

MS ADO

Azure

AWS

Job description

# IT Application DesignerRegion: MidlandsLocation: Stratford-upon-AvonContract type: PermanentReference number: ITDI01518Working pattern: Full-timeSalary: Up to £45,000 + 17.5% annual bonus + benefits package## IT Application Designer* A great opportunity to help design our IT applications, solutions and products * Provide key input into the creation and maintenance of design patterns * Hybrid up to 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon## About the roleWe have an exciting permanent opportunity for an IT Applications Designer to join our IT Division here at NFU Mutual. Your work will be pivotal in bridging the gap between conceptual idea and practical usable software in a fast-paced large IT ecosystem. You will be collaborating closely with internal teams, SMEs and trusted external partners focussing on the conceptualisation, evaluation, architecture, functionality, end user interface, impact analysis, data mapping, and integration to bring together the Solution Vision for implementation aligned with NFU Mutual’s design principles, architectural design standards, and brand guidelines. You will be responsible for the evaluation and full understanding of the requirements provided by stakeholders and crafting the underlying structure, engaging in technical aspects of Software / Solution Design encompassing the design, development, and maintenance phases working closely with BAs, IT Architects, Project Managers, Test Team, 3rd Parties, and Service Design amongst others. You will also be responsible for generating, maintaining and owning design patterns. Working under the guidance of the Systems and Solutions Designers, you will have access to excellent pathways of learning, role progression and the full support of the Design Team to aid your journey.## About youYou will be working in a team of dynamic and independent thinkers, who thrive in a fast paced and dynamic working environment, using judgement and initiative to drive activity forwards. We are a key component of the SDLC, making evidence-based decisions to deliver robust and effective software to solve real world problems and enhance user satisfaction. Technically you will have: * A solid understanding of technical fundamentals and design software stacks * Experience of owning and outputting low level application / solution designs * Experience with data migration, flows and mappings * An understanding of SaaS products and integration methods * Experience of integration methods such as APIs and ETL * Desirable to have experience of financial services, insurance, investments and/or pensions environments, such as Guidewire * Information Technology Degree, OR relevant vocational industry experience. * Understanding of IT team functions within the SDLC * Understanding of Agile SCRUM * Experience of using of Visio, MS ADO, Azure and AWS Platforms is desirable Soft Skills you will have: * Experience of managing and influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders * Experience of forming business requirements into technical designs * Excellent communication and experience in building relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, adapting where necessary. * Dynamic and independent thinker, thriving in a fast paced and dynamic working environment, using judgement and initiative to drive activity forwards. * Able to build strong relationships with key SMEs * Good team work ethic and ability to get things done *At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.* *We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.* *We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.*## Benefits and RewardsWhen you join our team,you can expecta supportive cultureandanattractive range ofrewards and benefitsincluding: * Salary – Up to £45,000 – depending on experience * Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary) * Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme * A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities * Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets * £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs * Health and wellbeing plan- cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more * Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance * Employee Volunteering - volunteerin the community for one day each year * Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme * Life Assurance coverof 4 x salary * Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. * Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility## Working at NFU MutualWe’reone of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 yearswe’veput our customers at the heart of everything we do.Ourpeopleare just as important to us. Wepride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.We are a leading provider of General Insurance and Financial Services. From our strong farming roots we’ve grown to become a UK-wide organisation, turning over £1billion annually. Yet success hasn’t gone to our heads. We’re proud to remain completely customer focused, down-to-earth and committed to the rural communities we’ve grown from.Our ethos - of trust, respect and personal service - lies at the heart of all we do and has seen us build an enviable reputation for exceptional member loyalty. Though we’ve been in business for over 110 years, we have big ambitions for the future. And that’s why we’re looking for talented people to join our growing organisation. Talented people like you.