We offer a range of options to support your work/life balance, including flexible start and finish times, part-time work, job sharing, 9 day fortnight, and flexible leave options.
Only considering candidates eligible to work in Stafford, UK.
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Product Development Technician
Location: Stafford, with hybrid working
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Product Development Technician to join our team based in Stafford. The purpose of this role is to work across our SME E-Trade offering to enact change to the product suite, ensuring that all our E-Trade products are fit for purpose and aligned with business plan objectives. Whether you're looking to build on existing insurance experience or pivot your career into Product Development, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the insurance industry!
Your New Role
Project delivery
* Manage e-trade product changes from end to end, taking full ownership of the project delivery to support business plan objectives.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including e-trade management, Underwriting, Pricing, Actuarial, IT, and MI teams to agree scope and requirements of product changes, as well as keeping them informed on project progress, risks, and issues.
* Work with external stakeholders (Acturis, Polaris, and other Software Houses) to ensure delivery is as per QBE requirements, on time and on budget.
* Ensure product changes are rigorously tested. Create test packs to confirm change build is as per QBE requirements and mitigate issues and errors.
* Provide technical support to our preferred supplier during the UAT testing phase.
* Ensure compliance with all governance measures.
Agile work
* Enable smaller, more frequent product changes, working with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
* Ensure systems are working correctly, including successful data uploads to mitigate risk and enable business trading and data flow.
* Investigate BAU product errors/upload failures and work with stakeholders to resolve them successfully.
About You
* Relevant experience in Insurance and/or in a Business Analyst/Systems Analyst/Product Technician role (or similar).
* Proactive and clear communication skills.
* Rigorous attention to detail.
* Experience managing work to deadlines.
* Stakeholder management at various levels.
* Testing and project management experience (preferred).
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created 'At My Best' to show we support our employees through wellbeing initiatives and flexible benefits tailored to individual needs. Our culture is built on our QBE DNA, supporting our people in a fair and inclusive workplace. We are an international insurer with over 13,000 employees across 27 countries, committed to making a positive impact and fostering a resilient future.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday annually
* Flexible working arrangements
* Pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Family-friendly policies
* Short-term remote work options abroad
* Sustainable investing options
* Cycle-to-Work scheme
Visit our Reward Page for more details.
QBE Awards & Recognition
We are proud to have received numerous awards, including:
* AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 - Winner
* Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024
* UK IT Industry Awards 2023 - Winner
* Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 - Winner
* Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023
Inclusion & Accessibility
We promote an accessible workplace and support candidates with accommodations during recruitment. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team if needed.
ESG & Sustainability
We integrate sustainability into our business, focusing on a just transition to a net-zero economy, building a resilient workforce, and partnering for sustainable growth. Learn more on our Sustainability homepage and in our latest report.
Next Steps
We believe this is our moment—what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Distribution Management, E-Commerce, Collaboration, Performance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Team Management
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