OutSystems Engineer at Qode

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OutSystems, REST API Design, Domain Driven Architecture, Reactive Web Development, Traditional Web Development, OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC), Systems Integration, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD Pipelines, Stakeholder Management, Technical Documentation, Debugging, Frontend Development, Technical Leadership

Industry

Software Development

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

Responsibilities

Design and develop a high-quality digital quote journey for high-net-worth insurance customers using OutSystems. Integrate the application with various external services and backend platforms while providing technical leadership and documentation.