MuleSoft Lead Developer (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

Location: Swindon/Fareham with home/remote working

Grade: G4

Hiring Manager: Basema Rehman

At Zurich, we are committed to supporting every employee to progress in their careers and therefore encourage internal moves through a transparent posting and selection process. In the spirit of transparency, if you’re invited to interview, we also ask you to inform your current line manager about your application.

The opportunity: 

The UK DevOps team is part of the UK Operations and IT function which drives technology delivery and change across the UK business.  The DevOps team currently consists of a Mendix Low-code, Salesforce development and operations capability, SmartComm document generation and a MuleSoft Centre of Excellence (CoE) API team.  The DevOps team has fully embraced new ways of working including Agile, DevOps practices, cloud-first, and CI/CD.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the emerging MuleSoft API team as a MuleSoft Lead Developer.  You will be a seasoned MuleSoft professional with a proven track record of people and stakeholder management and meet the requirements of multiple lines of business with the ability to lead a team from discovery to delivery. You will report to the MuleSoft Platform Lead

Zurich Insurance UK is expanding its DevOps team to meet the increasing demand for digital transformation, software engineering, API-led development, innovation, Agile delivery, and DevOps practices.  The DevOps MuleSoft API team will be at the heart of Zurich’s digital transformation initiatives and help drive its API strategy.

Zurich can offer an exciting digital, technical and business environment in which to develop your skills; we support thousands of internal users and external customers through our MuleSoft development and have built a wide portfolio of solutions – from significant digital transformation initiatives to innovative cloud-based mobile app integration.  With the acceleration of Zurich’s digital transformation and API strategy, you can be assured of a full pipeline of varied, interesting and stretching work with which to build your skills and experience.

If you are interested in working in a fast-moving and intellectually challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiative, and contributions, just simply click "Apply online".

What are we looking for?

• Hands on experience in Mule (incl. v4) including either/both on-premise and CloudHub runtimes.
• A self-starter with experience in managing, leading and coaching a high performing team of developers.
• Proven track record of working with stakeholders in large, complex organizations, demonstrating a great ability to navigate competing sets of priorities and challenges.
• Great interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
• Experience in developing APIs using MuleSoft within Agile delivery teams.
• Knowledge of REST design principles and API design/architecture best practices.
• Knowledge and proven experience of three-layer integration architecture principles.
• Knowledge of OAS and/or RAML, XML and JSON.
• Knowledge of API security standards, best practices and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in CI/CD practices using Bamboo (or similar).
• Experience in using cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Proven unit testing skills using the MUnit framework.
• Knowledge in Linux and Windows Powershell highly preferred
• MuleSoft Development Certification preferred

As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are:

At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.