Application Delivery Lead #564

**We Are Waiting for You**

Hi there

I am **Marta,**the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at** Zurich Technology Delivery Center**: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at **Zurich**

First of all, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.

**Who Are We?**

Let me introduce us. You’re reading about **Zurich Insurance Group**, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our **Technology Delivery Center (TDC).** Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale.

CLP IT Platforms enable our underwriters to create, price and manage the lifecycle of quotes for corporate life group risk clients globally.

Reporting directly to the CLP Platforms Delivery Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, business analysts, and QA testers, to ensure successful change execution.

In an agile environment, you will have the chance to take a hands-on leadership role in driving the growth and enhancement of CLP solutions to meet the evolving needs of our business.

At Zurich, we understand that digitalization is crucial for addressing the changing needs of our customers and driving business growth. As the technology team lead, you will be instrumental in advancing our global CLP platforms across our Business Units.

**What Can You Expect?**

And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at TDC? I’m glad you asked.

As an Application Delivery Lead you will have the opportunity to:

- Lead a team of engineers, developers, and quality assurance specialists to ensure that CLP platforms are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
- Continuously improve delivery performance and provide technical guidance and support to team members.
- Lead the implementation of IT initiatives utilizing your expertise in React,.NET, MS SQL, Azure DevOps, and Rest APIs to direct the development of robust and scalable solutions.
- Contribute to the assessment of customer needs, issues and business drivers and recommend processes and improvements to enhance CLP Platforms.
- Support the management of key stakeholder relationships across the organization to achieve engagement and provide technical leadership in the design and development of CLP Platforms.
- Ensure that IT requirements are properly addressed in projects and ensure delivery of assigned work streams is successful.
- Work with the business units to ensure that the disaster recovery capability meets business requirements, including planning, performance of testing, communication and restoration of services in response to a major outage or disaster, as well as setting up IT services in coordination with the business.
- Support the management of service delivery for CLP Platforms according to Service Level Agreements and address gaps with the business.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and industry standards
- Support the management of internal and external suppliers as required in the delivery of CLP Platforms
- Support the development and maintenance of the CLP Platforms technology roadmap
- Ensure compliance with appropriate internal control and regulatory requirements, and provide assistance and support for audits, where applicable.

**What Makes You a great Fit?**

While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. **We are waiting for you**
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area with extensive knowledge of platform architecture, development, and deployment.
- Practical experience implementing / managing programs / projects along with ongoing operational support
- Practical experience utilizing.NET technology in delivering IT programs / projects
- Practical experience of legacy platform migrations
- Practical experience utilizing Agile methodology to lead / deliver IT programs