Senior Java Developer - Data Services We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our fast-paced Data Services area. Acting as a Technical Lead within the multi-functional, agile based squad you'll be developing some of our new sophisticated solutions for deployment in a microservices-based environment using Java. We are creating an environment and culture of continual learning and we are looking for a Senior Java Developer who has some experience of coaching and mentoring other members of the team. Taking technical ownership, you will maintain a keen awareness of industry and technology breakthroughs, ensuring we are always benefiting from best practice. As a Senior Java Developer, you'll be comfortable talking about system design and architecture and providing mentoring to other team members. Since you are being hired to our Data Services team, your designation would be Senior Data Engineer once you are hired. About us: CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport, powering brands such as Swinton and Tesco Bank. The CDL suite of products power all aspects of an insurance provider's needs, from Digital and Price Comparison integration, through to back office, fulfilment and pricing as well as Data products. Several of CDL's applications are prime to break out of the Insurance sector and provide a route to diversification and expansion globally. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company . As part of the Data Services team, you will work on CDL's high performance business intelligence (BI) and management information solution that enables customers to derive powerful insight and value from the data that they hold. Built using cloud technology, currently AWS, it provides performance, scalability and flexibility.

Experienced Senior Web Developer We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate experienced Senior Web Developer who can lead, coach and mentor a squad of developers, of varying experience. The ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of most of the following: Minimum of 5 years experience Leads or significantly contributes to medium-to-large feature releases; majority multi-person projects that cross squad boundaries. Familiarity with cloud solutions Drives good practice and builds quality into the development process Regularly contributes to wider Software Engineering conversations Builds relationships with stakeholders including customers, product managers, cross-functional partners, and external partners Works through others. Lifts the skills and expertise of those around them Demonstrates ability to succeed in a wide range of complex situations across multiple axes: e.g. scale, uncertainty, interconnectedness Strong understanding of Agile principles and how they assist with delivery Contributes to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success Comfortable coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers Collaborates across teams and disciplines to solve problems and resolve technical debates Estimates and manages project timelines and risk Desirable Strong understanding of Agile principles and how they assist with delivery Contributes to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success We are currently balancing delivering client requirements on legacy systems with re-platforming to new technologies such as AWS, React and React Native. A lot of what we are building is cloud based, therefore, you will have significant experience of working on serverless technologies such as AWS. With a strong collaborative focus and a drive for continuous improvement, you'll be a key part of the Feature Squad as they work to implement features to our customers and develop our new products. As a Senior Web Developer, you will provide support to other engineers in the shape of things like lunch and learns, workshops along with providing extensive coaching and mentoring to more junior engineers. Position in Organisation Direct contact with internal and external customers at a technical level Provide technical advice to internal customers at all levels Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Websites - Develop, maintain and support browser-based developments, extending into dynamic solutions & those requiring programming skills Testing & Quality Assurance - To ensure program functionality /application integration meets customer expectations and company quality standards Communication - Ensure a good level of teamwork, highlighting issues in good time and proactively suggesting solutions to resolve problems Support - Assist with resolution of technical problems Work Organisation - Effective prioritisation and meet deadlines Individual Development - Take ownership of personal development Technical/Commercial Knowledge - Maintain knowledge of current development tools, CDL applications, programming standards and company issues User Business Requirements review and recommendation for approval to proceed with the browser based development component About CDL CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport, powering brands such as Swinton and Tesco Bank. The CDL suite of products power all aspects of an insurance provider's needs, from Digital and Price Comparison integration, through to back office, fulfilment and pricing as well as Data products. Several of CDL's applications are prime to break out of the Insurance sector and provide a route to diversification and expansion globally. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company.

Agile Delivery Lead Are you an Agile Delivery Lead with strong knowledge of agile development practices looking to guide teams into innovative ways of working? Are you a result driven team lead looking to make an impact and drive the delivery to completion? The Role: Promoting and supporting self-organization within the delivery team through coaching and mentoring. Working closely with POs, PMs and stakeholders to define a clear direction for the team with a focus on impact to the client Assessing the Agile Maturity of the team, assisting and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization Enabling the team to remove impediments and delays Owning flow of delivery, constantly investing in improvements and promoting experimentation with a focus on data driven decisions Identify and track metrics around the software delivery cycle and other areas for data driven improvements Promoting a positive and energetic mindset with a focus on ownership, drive and clear outcomes Facilitating workshops and Agile ceremonies, delegating where relevant and overall driving the team to delivery excellency Building and improving a culture of psychological safety within the teams Promoting professional engagement for stakeholder collaboration Striving for a high standard of engineering practices, dynamic response to change and constant collaboration within the department and outside Focused on the prioritised backlog, understanding and sharing the why and providing clear direction towards our strategic objectives Actively address internal/external risks, issues and dependencies inside and outside of Squads Being a strong advocate for quality as shared responsibility across the teams with a focus on rationalisation and automation Assisting team in defining shared objectives with clear alignment to company strategy Collaborating with colleagues to improve overall ways of working and applying relevant industry standards Driving project delivery alongside PM and applying shared ownership approach Managing dependencies between squads, teams and - ensuring timely visibility and awareness of blockers & constraints at a wider team level Line management of Squad members, supporting them to achieve their career goals Drive the team towards a cross-functional, DevTestOps approach About CDL: CDL is one of the UK's leading insurance software houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a strong track record in the high-volume retail insurance sector. As a result, the company's robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We like to work in small, focused groups so you're always learning from people around you and you feel a part of the success of each project you are involved with. We're looking for an Agile Delivery Team Lead to join our ranks to drive the delivery forward!

Senior Project Manager We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage the delivery of our more complex and challenging projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and will be passionate about delivering high quality project management services to take products and services to market. What you will do This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the delivery of innovative software products that are at the forefront of technology in the retail insurance sector. The Senior Project Manager works on a single large programme of work or multiple projects being delivered to our external or internal customers. You will be working within a sizeable and well-established team of project managers, but will matrix manage wider teams of resources from across the business. You will manage the delivery of the projects through the full project lifecycle for which the duration might be a few months to over a year for larger programmes of work. A key measure of our success is the ability to deliver to an agreed go live date so the Senior Project Manager will be expected to employ their experience and expertise to be able to achieve those dates whilst not compromising quality or exceeding agreed budgets. This will require exceptional skills in the areas of planning, financial management, scope management and risk management. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders both internal and external and across all technical and non-technical disciplines to overcome complex challenges. Commercially astute and familiar with working in a technical environment, if you don't already have knowledge of the insurance sector, you will be a quick learner with the ability to rapidly gain that understanding. About CDL: CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport, powering brands such as Swinton and Tesco Bank. The CDL suite of products power all aspects of an insurance provider's needs, from Digital and Price Comparison integration, through to back office, fulfilment and pricing as well as Data products. Several of CDL's applications are prime to break out of the Insurance sector and provide a route to diversification and expansion globally. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company .