Software Development Graduate Programme, Cambridge
Cambridge, GB
Willis Towers Watson is a preeminent developer of risk and financial modelling software, with over 400 clients worldwide. We combine the technical innovation and engineering expertise of our software professionals with the actuarial knowledge and thought leadership of our insurance consulting business to provide solutions that help clients measure value, manage risk and safeguard solvency.
Willis Towers Watson’s software solutions support insurance companies and other businesses that require sophisticated and auditable modelling and analytics processes as they confront volatile markets and regulatory changes. Our software solutions underpin a variety of activities, ranging from asset-liability modelling, pricing and reserving, through to economic capital aggregation and allocation.
The Role
*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Competitive
The role of the Software Engineering Team is to create, maintain and deliver software to some of the most well-known global insurance companies and the many hundreds of internal consultant users in the Insurance Consulting and Technology business. As a Software Engineering graduate, the role is intentionally varied and will involve you discussing functionality with consultants, proposing solutions and generating prototypes, understanding and coding algorithms ensuring that time and memory constraints are satisfied, iterating user interfaces and researching new technologies and tools.
You will be involved in all aspects of a professional software development life cycle using the latest tools and techniques to deliver complex software of the highest quality. You will learn about professional software development and experience all aspects of today’s industry best practices. This includes but is not limited to:
As a graduate at Willis Towers Watson, you have a world of opportunity ahead of you. As a Software Engineer, you will drive your own career progression, acquiring new skills via training and by learning from your colleagues, expanding your experience by working on different projects and gradually taking on additional duties and responsibilities. You will also have an opportunity to move into software architecture, project management, quality assurance, DevOps or another specialisation area, when you are ready.
We offer graduates the flexibility to study towards a range of qualifications from both technical and business disciplines depending on the needs of the business and individuals.
The Requirements
It would also be an advantage to possess the following skills:
The Application Process
Stage 1: Online application, including CV
Stage 2: Online testing
Stage 3: Video interview
Stage 4: Virtual interview
Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding
Please use the link below to find out more on the Technology careers site:
https://careers.willistowerswatson.com/insurance-consulting-and-technology-jobs/
Equal opportunity employer
Start date for the UK Graduate Programme for undergraduates will be the beginning of September 2021 .
For Masters/PhD students, we can be flexible on the start date depending on course dates.
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