Pensions Calculations Developer

WTW group; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Redhill is seeking a Pensions Calculations Developer to create and maintain automation solutions for pension calculations. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in occupational pension schemes. Knowledge of Unix and Python is preferred, along with problem-solving capabilities in a collaborative environment. This role offers a hybrid working option and an attractive benefits package, including health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension scheme with 10% matched contributions

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Critical illness protection

Qualifications

• Experience in DB and/or DC occupational pension schemes, critical for pension calculation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, necessary for addressing client requirements.
• Experience in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and analyze client requirements for technical solutions.
• Deliver automation and configuration solutions for new and existing clients.
• Solve complex technical problems during development phases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Unix (Linux/AIX)

Oracle

SQL

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Continuous delivery

Continuous integration

Tools

Python

Source code control systems

Job description

Description

Join us as a Pensions Calculations Developer within our Outsourcing line of business based out of our Redhill office working remote or hybrid.

If you have a passion for technical design, development, problem solving, and ability to learn new concepts and best practices this might be the right opportunity. You will be responsible for technical analysis and development of technical solution and support for configuration and maintenance to address client requirements and deployment of global solutions for Outsourcing Technology Applications as this role focuses on technical support and development for the automation of pension calculations and reports using established software development methodology, technical architecture and framework.

The Role

• Builds a comprehensive understanding of the applications, systems and infrastructure, analyses client requirements and provide inputs in planning appropriate technical solution with a focus on accuracy, build efficiency and maintainability of calculation implementation and letter configuration.
• Delivers technical solutions for calculation automation implementation and letter configuration for new clients and enhancement support to existing clients.
• Resolve complex technical problems encountered during development and/or post implementation, escalating only the most sensitive problems to senior team members as appropriate.
• Draws on internal and external practices to establish best practices within the team and ensures that it is shared and understood.
• Continuously develops technical knowledge and is recognised as a key resource across the global team.
• Collaborates with other specialists and/or technical experts to ensure that Outsourcing are delivering to the highest possible standards and that solutions support stakeholder needs and business requirements.
• Works closely with QA, Product/Business Analysts, and other Software Engineering functions to ensure high quality on-time delivery.
• Initiate practices that will increase code quality, performance and security.
• Helps drive best practices of coding and development with the team to encourage continuous improvement and innovation.
• Help drive effective Agile Scrum practices to meet/exceed software engineering goals. Embrace and contribute to the team's Agile philosophy.
• Builds the team’s technical expertise/capabilities/skills through the delivery of regular feedback, knowledge sharing, and coaching.
• Contributes to resource management activities and programmes to be able to attract, identify and keep best-in-class talent.
• Proactively identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement items with the support of a Technical/Team Lead or a Manager.
• Works in line with ISO standards, OGB system, process and requirements and WTW Excellence guidelines.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in DB and/or DC occupational pension schemes and how it translates to pension calculation and letter configuration is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment that has tight deadlines.
• Experience on Unix (Linux/AIX), Oracle, and SQL is preferred
• Extensive experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts applied in Python is preferred.
• Experience on source code control systems is preferred and strong knowledge in code quality, performance and security and proven experience in developing and managing the delivery of system/software development projects in a structured environment throughout the entire lifecycle including QA is preferred
• Knowledge on continuous delivery and continuous integration practices.

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]

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