Software Developer Graduate Programme - Reigate

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Software Developer Graduate Programme - Reigate

WTW is a preeminent developer of risk and financial modelling software, with over 1000 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.

WTW’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business serves the insurance industry with a powerful combination of advisory services and leading-edge technology. Our mission is to innovate and transform insurance, and we deliver solutions that help clients better select, finance, and manage risk and capital.

We work with clients of all sizes globally, including most of the world’s leading insurance groups. Our specialist insurance software is used by over 1,000 client companies on six continents. With over 1,700 colleagues in 35 markets, we continually strive to be a partner and employer of choice to the insurance industry

WTW’s software solutions support insurance companies and other businesses that require sophisticated machine modelling and analytics processes as they confront volatile markets and regulatory changes. Our software solutions underpin a variety of complex financial activities, including asset-liability modelling, pricing, and reserving, through to economic capital aggregation and allocation.  

The Role 

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

The role of the Software Engineering Team is to create, deliver, maintain and operate software solutions 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. 

This is an entry-level Graduate role which is suitable for those with no (or very limited) professional software engineering experience. We welcome applications from Graduates in numerical, technical or analytical disciplines.

As a Software Engineering Graduate, the role is intentionally varied and will involve you in all aspects of modern software development including solutions design, complex coding challenges, test automation and operational reliability. You will work with highly skilled professionals, including top industry experts, consultants, commercial teams and product managers. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting prototypes, new services and algorithms, modern user interfaces, as well as work with the latest technologies and tools. 

As you become more 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: 

• Understanding what our clients need, and solving those problems 
• Developing high-performance, scalable software using various technologies on multiple platforms 
• Creating an engaging user experience through clean and crisp user interfaces 
• Delivering quality products and services using the latest test and automation techniques 
• Deployment to complex IT infrastructures, including the latest cloud environments 

This is all done within small agile teams that collaboratively contribute to the effective delivery of high-quality software products. As part of our induction program, you will also be introduced to different colleagues and will learn more about the types of software products we create the way we operate and different roles that we have in our software teams. 

Career Path & Qualification 

As a Software Engineering Graduate, you will follow a comprehensive onboarding experience which will include working in different software engineering disciplines such as software development, test and quality assurance, and emerging disciplines like DevOps and systems reliability engineering. To help you progress your career with WTW, you will also follow a program of certifications and training. 

Qualifications

You should be able to demonstrate the following skills as a minimum: 

• Minimum 2:1 degree, ideally demonstrating a technical or analytical discipline. A reasonable and demonstrable understanding of mathematics would be advantageous.
• A basic understanding of software development principles.
• Awareness of a software development language, such as C#, C++, Java or Python and/or web technologies, such as HTML/CSS or JavaScript.
• Appreciation of current and emerging technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

About WTW

At WTW, our purpose is to transform tomorrows. We provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital to propel the world’s leading businesses forward.

When you join an early careers program at WTW, you’re empowered to develop your skills and make a difference by applying your unique perspective. We fuse our passion, intelligence and imagination to make real impact – confident that behind everyone one of us is all of us.

Difference makers

Begin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way. Whichever early careers program you join, you’ll go into a role with real responsibilities, exposure to client assignments and the opportunity to build up valuable experience. With WTW behind you, you’ll learn and develop the skills to succeed in your chosen role.

Where you means all of us

We’re proud of our culture and commited to making a real impact for our clients and colleagues. That’s why we constantly challenge ourselves to grow our inclusive culture and create a place where we’re bolder together. Our inclusion networks help us to live our values and our defined inclusion and diversity commitments improve and measure our progress. For you, this means joining a company where you can bring your whole self to work.

Your future in sharp focus

We leverage the global view and local expertise of our 44,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets to transform tomorrows. At WTW, you’ll tackle challenges with the help of a diverse, expert global team and identify strategic solutions that move us – and the world’s most powerful organizations – forward.

WTW is proud to be a disability confident employer. We work with MyPlus who support the 15% of disabled students and graduates applying for jobs, internships and placements.

How to Apply

• Online application, including CV. 
• Invitation to complete online assessment and a video interview.
• Virtual assessment centre – this is an opportunity for you to meet with members of the team and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences, and motivations. The assessment will take place virtually, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions. 
• Offer and acceptance. 
• Keeping in touch including office visit and invites to social events where you will be able to meet some of your future colleagues. 
• On-boarding. 

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