Technical Lead – Life/400 (DIARY)
DXC Technology's Insurance Software & BPS business provides market-leading solutions to life, wealth, health, commercial, specialty, property & casualty, and reinsurance customers worldwide. With more than 13,000 domain experts serving over 2,000 insurance customers in 100+ countries, DXC is trusted to deliver and modernise the mission-critical systems that underpin the insurance industry.
We are seeking an
Application Lead with deep Life/400 DIARY expertise
to join our Insurance Software team and play a pivotal role in a strategic programme — the consolidation and migration from BLISS to Life/400.
The Application Lead will be responsible for leading technical discovery, providing subject matter expertise, and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement with Irish Life & Pensions customers. Onshore presence is essential to reinforce DXC's commitment and to ensure strong collaboration during discovery.
Essential Job Functions:
* Lead a small, high-performing team during the discovery phase of BLISS → Life/400 consolidation.
* Provide
deep expertise in Life/400 DIARY
to design, evaluate, and recommend migration approaches.
* Engage directly with client stakeholders (Irish Life & Pensions market) to capture requirements and align technical delivery with business outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal SMEs (Discovery BA, IPE Lead, Migration Lead) and coordinate offshore resources.
* Translate complex requirements into technical designs and delivery roadmaps for execution phases.
* Mentor and guide junior or backfill resources to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term capability.
* Represent DXC as a trusted advisor onsite, reinforcing confidence in delivery and strengthening client partnership.
* Contribute to wider strategic initiatives, such as Healthcheck, REST API implementation, and Conversion Accelerator, by rotating and upskilling resources.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
* Proven experience as an
Application Lead, Technical Lead, or Senior Developer
on Life/400 and Integral Life (Classic) applications.
* Strong knowledge of
DIARY
modules and their application within Life/400.
* Experience working directly with
Irish insurance customers
(Life & Pensions domain expertise essential).
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects, teams, and customer workshops in a delivery-focused environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Other Qualifications:
* Experience with
migration tools
such as Policy Data Loader (PDL) and Product Data Loader (PDG).
* Strong understanding of policy administration and migration programmes in Life & Pensions.
* Exposure to agile delivery methodologies.
* Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile/SAFe, TOGAF) a plus.
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive Compensation & Pension Scheme
– Rewarding your expertise while securing your future.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package
– Including DXC Select, Perks at Work, and incentive programs for exclusive savings and rewards.
* Continuous Learning & Development
– Access to upskilling opportunities, career growth resources, and industry-leading training.
* Lifestyle Perks
– Enjoy options like the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and more.