Product Development Technician
Location
Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The Opportunity
We are actively recruiting a Product Development Technician to be part of our dynamic E-Trade team to manage BAU and project activities. This role is working across QBE's UK SME E-Trade Property and Packaged and Motor business lines. This role manages the design, development and testing of e-trade products rules, rating, and data enrichment integrations across various distribution platforms including QBE's Fastflow Extranet. The successful candidate will also manage the error process to ensure all incidents are triaged, reported, pro-actively followed up and fixes applied according to SLAs in place.
Main responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with Underwriting, Pricing, Distribution, and Compliance teams as well as Acturis, other Software Houses and Brokers to design, develop and test e-trade products end to end, to ensure the specifications and data integration are accurate, fit for purpose and reflect QBE underwriting appetite.
- Project managing change/improvement requests.
- Attending and actively contributing to internal and external meetings, as required, to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practice.
- Working collaboratively with and managing third party suppliers to"deliver product/services to agreed standards and within set timeframe.
- Applying testing skills and techniques across all platforms, from test planning, writing test packs, test execution to management of testing partner.
- Managing and contributing to the error process, escalating further as necessary.
- Identifying and self-reporting Compliance risks and issues.
Essential Experience - Strong insurance experience within product development or systems
- An understanding of and/or practical experience using e-trade systems, specific use of the Acturis platform would be beneficial
- Proficient use of Excel with excellent attention to detail and ability to achieve high levels of accuracy
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work on own initiative
- Methodical and logical approach to problem solving
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation
At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. That's why we have created At My Best. It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.
Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers."
About QBE QBE's European Operations, which accounts for over 27% of QBE Group turnover, is a leading specialist in London market and European commercial lines business. Active in both the Lloyd's and company market, QBE offers considerable diversity to the broking community. We are a socially responsible company and give our customers the ability to invest a portion of their premiums in environmentally and socially beneficial projects.
Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; "
Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider
British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award "
Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year "
Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response ""
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year "
Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. "
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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