Job Description
PROJECT OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead OutSystems Engineer to join a strategic initiative developing a cutting-edge Quote Journey for High-Net-Worth (HNW) customers in the premium home insurance sector.
Project Objectives:
- • Design and deliver an intuitive, high-quality digital quote journey for HNW customers
- • Demonstrate early working outputs within weeks
- • Integrate with external and client backend services to enable downstream fulfillment processes
- • Establish a scalable delivery approach for iterative enhancement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1 - Technical Design & OutSystems Application Development
- • Co-design and implement low-code business applications following OutSystems best practices and client architectural standards
- • Develop the frontend quote journey with intuitive user interface and seamless user experience
- • Implement screening logic against client “killer questions”
- • Build referral mechanisms for out-of-appetite applicants
- • Hands-on OutSystems application development across Traditional and Reactive Web platforms
2 - Systems Integration
- • Integrate with external services and client backend platforms:
- • AddressCloud - specialist address lookup and property data services
- • Headless Drupal CMS - content management
- • Policy Administration Platform (Merlin) - contact and proposal creation
- • Nexus API Integration Platform - API connectivity and orchestration
- • Telephony Outbound Dialler - automated outbound calling processes
- • Design and develop REST APIs for seamless system communication
- • Ensure data flows correctly through all integrated systems
3 - Quality Assurance & Documentation
- • Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality
- • Create and update comprehensive technical documentation for all developed applications
- • Troubleshoot and resolve OutSystems-related issues
- • Ensure compliance with client architectural standards and best practices
4 - Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- • Support Product Owners in backlog construction and refinement
- • Perform technical analysis and provide high-level effort estimations
- • Contribute technical insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
- • Collaborate closely with engineers, testers, and cross-functional team members
- • Review technical outputs and provide constructive feedback
5 - Stakeholder Communication
- • Communicate effectively with all stakeholder levels, both verbally and in writing
- • Translate functional requirements into technical design and development tasks
- • Provide clear status updates and technical briefings to business and technical audiences
- • Ensure quality and timely delivery of all outputs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Experience & Skills
- • Approximately 7 years of hands-on OutSystems application development experience
- • Deep knowledge of:
- • OutSystems framework, tools, components, and best practices
- • Domain Driven Architecture standards and principles
- • REST API design and development
- • OutSystems integration with third-party systems and platforms
- • Traditional and Reactive Web application development
- • OutSystems ODC (Outsystems Developer Cloud) experience
- • OutSystems Certification (mandatory)
Development & Technical Skills
- • Expert-level OutSystems application development (Traditional Web and Reactive Web)
- • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical designs and development tasks
- • Strong unit and integration testing practices
- • Effective debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
- • Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
Soft Skills
- • Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
- • Proactive problem-solving mindset
- • Ability to mentor and guide other team members
- • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
Professional Experience
- • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- • Digital channels domain experience (B2C and B2B applications) - preferred
- • Insurance industry experience - highly preferred
- • Experience with headless CMS platforms - preferred
Language Requirements
- • English: Fluent (written and verbal) - mandatory
- • Additional languages - advantageous
SCOPE OF WORK
A. Discovery & Design Phase (Supporting Role)
- • Collaborate with BA (Business Analyst) and SA (Solutions Architect) teams in defining HNW customer journey
- • Support rapid prototyping activities using Figma and/or OutSystems
- • Define data capture and integration requirements
- • Review and provide technical input on design outputs
B. Build & Integration Phase (Primary Role)
- • Develop the complete frontend quote journey in OutSystems per technical specifications
- • Implement screening functionality for client “killer questions”
- • Integrate with all required external and internal services:
- • Drupal CMS integration
- • AddressCloud lookup services
- • Merlin backend platform (contact and proposal creation)
- • Nexus integration platform
- • Telephony outbound dialler
- • Ensure seamless downstream fulfillment processes
- • Create comprehensive technical documentation
- • Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing
WORKING CONDITIONS
- • Contract Duration: Project-based (initial engagement with potential for extension)
- • Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid arrangement negotiable)
- • Working Hours: Full-time
- • Working Language: English
- • Team Structure: Part of a high-performing, cross-functional delivery squad
BENEFITS & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- • Opportunity to lead a strategic digital transformation initiative in the insurance sector
- • Work with modern low-code technology (OutSystems) at enterprise scale
- • Technical leadership role within a high-performing delivery squad
- • Exposure to complex system integration architectures (APIs, CMS, telephony platforms)
- • Collaboration with leading UK insurance company and best-practice delivery approach
- • Professional development in domain-driven design and architectural patterns
- • Potential for ongoing engagement and career growth opportunities
