Lead, Application Developer, IT Product - (2500002K)
Description
Department: IT
Job Title: Lead, Application Developer, IT Product, Finance
Take the next step in your career with us.
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Application Developer to join our dynamic IT team at Allied World. In this role, you will assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of data solutions that support our insurance business. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys problem-solving, and has a passion for technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
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Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex data solutions that support business objectives.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
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Architect scalable, efficient, data pipelines, data warehouses and data mesh solutions.
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Write clean, maintainable, and efficient scripts/SQL code following best practices and standards.
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Mentor and guide junior data engineers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
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Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to improve team productivity and system performance.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with other business systems.
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Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
Qualifications
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5+ years of professional delivering high performing data solutions, data warehouses, data marts etc.
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Expertise working with platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and/or on-prem (MS SQL, Oracle, Python).
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Proficiency working with data tools/platforms (RedShift, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, SSAS etc.)
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ETL/ELT Frameworks: Knowledge of data pipeline tools (SSIS , Informatica, PySpark, DLT (Databricks Delta Live Table) .
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Expertise with version control systems (e.g., Git).
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Experience with Property & Casualty Insurance is a plus.
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.
Primary Location: GB-GB-London
Work Locations: London 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BY
Job: Information Technology
Employee Status:Regular
Job Type:Standard
Job Posting: Apr 17, 2026, 9:44:09 AM
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