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Employer: NFU Mutual | Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: Up to £57,000 + 17.5% annual bonus + benefits | Closing date: 6 Jun 2025
Software System Designer
* A great opportunity to help design our IT applications
* Provide key input into the creation and maintenance of design patterns
* Hybrid work: up to 80% homeworking and 20% in Stratford-upon-Avon
About the role
Join NFU Mutual's IT Division as a Software System Designer. Reporting to the Solution Design Lead, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design, prototype, and guide the delivery of solutions that meet user needs, adhere to design principles, and align with Brand Guidelines. Your role involves communicating design solutions, supporting problem-solving, and facilitating the build process.
You will evaluate IT system requirements from Subject Matter Experts, ensuring clarity and completeness to produce low-level design documents and accurate development estimates. You will explore options for end-to-end solutions, make recommendations, and prepare stakeholders for decision-making at relevant boards. Building effective relationships with stakeholders and service providers is essential for successful delivery.
Your responsibilities include contributing to design pattern development, facilitating transition to business-as-usual, resolving live technical issues, and developing your skills continuously.
About you
You possess both technical expertise and soft skills. You excel at communication, stakeholder engagement, and explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You are dynamic, independent, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, using judgment and initiative to drive progress. Experience in establishing relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, along with understanding integrated systems, is required.
Essential qualifications and experience include:
* Extensive experience in IT system design and/or software development
* Proficiency in prototyping/wireframing
* Experience working within an ITIL environment
* Guidewire system design (desirable)
* An IT-related degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience in financial services, insurance, investments, or pensions is desirable.
Our values and diversity commitment
We support an inclusive workplace, value diversity, and encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments needed during recruitment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Benefits and rewards
* Salary up to £57,000 (depending on experience)
* Annual bonus up to 17.5%
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + holiday trading scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* Savings discounts, gym contributions, health plans, and more
* Employee volunteering opportunities
* Referral bonus scheme (£500)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Employee discounts on insurance policies
About NFU Mutual
We are a leading UK insurance and financial services company with over 110 years of history. Recognized as a top employer and awarded for workplace excellence, we foster a supportive culture that values growth, recognition, and community involvement.
Application details
Apply now at our Stratford-upon-Avon office:
Tiddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7BJ
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