The role:

Canopius is seeking a highly motivated Developer to support the technology roadmap, delivering world class solutions to enable all areas of the business to achieve their strategic and business goals.

This exciting role is working within a small growing team of developers working in a flexible and iterative software delivery function – allowing us to respond quickly and innovatively to internal user requirements and therefore providing external market advantage.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days per week from our Manchester office

Responsibilities will include:

Core Development Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and tests high-quality software solutions.
Contributes across the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through deployment and ongoing support.
Collaborates within agile teams to deliver full-stack technical solutions using appropriate tools and technologies.
Maintains and enhances existing applications, systems, and platforms.
Develops and maintains application frameworks of moderate to high complexity.
Manages assigned tasks and deliverables in line with project schedules and agreed parameters.
Analyses requirements to identify integration and testability considerations.
Undertakes other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Collaboration & Leadership

Work with business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
Contribute to design reviews, architecture discussions, and governance forums.
Share good practice with junior developers, particularly around maintainability, testing and release readiness.

** Skills and Experience:

Required

Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with experience in component-based architecture, server-side rendering, and static site generation.
Experience in modern front-end development, with hands-on experience using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to build responsive, accessible, and performant web applications.
Experience integrating with Python-based backend services, including RESTful APIs and asynchronous data flows.
Familiarity with API consumption patterns, including RESTful services, authentication strategies, and error handling.
Background in .NET and .NET Core using C#, particularly in building and integrating backend services and APIs.
Good understanding of object-oriented programming principles, including SOLID and common design patterns.
Experience with database design and development, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.
Commitment to clean code, coding standards, and industry best practices, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and performance.

Highly Desirable

Relevant experience with Azure DevOps, Pipelines, continuous integration and deployment.
Relevant experience with Azure cloud technologies.
BSc degree in numerate discipline preferred (Maths, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering).
Relevant experience of analysis, design and implementation of systems and solutions.

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Our benefits**

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius**

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Based in incredible new offices in Manchester, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

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