Lead Developer/Solution Architect - Microservices

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Lead Developer/Solution Architect - Microservices. We are looking for a Middleware architect who can help drive the Microservices enablement of our applications as part of our new API Centre for Enablement. You will have strong integration experience with demonstrable hands-on experience in recent integration roles including .NET and Azure technology Stack. Fluent in the underlying Azure technologies and DevOps Platform

Your Role

As a Lead Developer/Solution Architect your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

KEY TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•    Lead development of Microservices enablement which will cover delivery and Platform management activities.
•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
•    Analyze, design, build and document APIs with a focus on reuse and an ease of adoption.
•    Manages production support issues within a DevOps team.
•    Help evolve the Microservices Management Platform to better support the delivery of APIs efficiently.
•    Work with customers as required.
•    Provide design review services to support less experienced developers in building their integrations.
•    Completes agreed work within established estimates and communicate status and issues promptly

RELATIONSHIPS:

•    You’ll work in close relation with Global Digital Platforms, DDC & Business Units. 
•    Appreciates end-user and consumer perspective; can illustrate how business requirements can met through use of Microservices.
•    Communicates implications of technical concepts to non-technical audiences coherently
•    You must be able to work in agile teams and be comfortable working within a corporate environment.
 

Your Skills and Experience

As a Lead Developer/Solution Architect your skills and qualifications will include: 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

•    5+ years building Microservices on the Azure Platform
•    Practical requirement analysis, solution architecture and design. Microservices architecture experience
•    4+ years as both a hands-on architect/technical lead across a variety of data domains
•    Practical data modelling experience for system/integration interfaces, or experience enabling similar API/SOA governance function
•    API specification using RAML 1.x and/or OAS 3.x
•    Implemented API security standards (OAuth, OpenID)
•    Additional SOA webservice, API and microservices delivery experience in Java, .NET, Node.js or MuleSoft beneficial

KNOWLEDGE:

•    Familiar with Domain Driven Design (DDD) 
•    Deep knowledge of API/Microservices design standards, patterns and best-practices
•    Deep knowledge of security standards (OAuth, OpenID, SAML/JWT)
•    Experience of working in the insurance industry would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

•    5 years of hands-on experience in Azure Technology Stack
•    Expertise in CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps
•    Proficiency in unit testing, all services using MUnit framework
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit. 

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.