Senior IT Application Development and Support Analyst at Ryan Specialty

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Application Design, System Maintenance, Software Architecture, Requirement Analysis, Scalability, Performance Enhancement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Security Protocols, Data Privacy, System Integration, Test Plan Execution, Automated Testing, Manual Testing

Industry

Insurance

Description

Position Summary: The Software Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions tailored to the company's insurance operations. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, architecting scalable and efficient software systems, and ensures the reliability and security of applications. They contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and ongoing support. They stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to the insurance domain. Location: Melbourne - Australia What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Designs, develops, and maintains software applications, systems, and solutions related to insurance products, processes, and services. • Designs and implements software architecture that aligns with the business objectives and technical requirements by designing scalable and reliable systems. • Analyzes technical requirements, identifies areas for improvement, and proposes solutions to enhance the efficiency, performance, and reliability of software systems. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, actuaries, underwriters, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and communicate project status and updates effectively. • Documents software designs, technical specifications, and development processes and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, security protocols, and data privacy regulations governing the insurance industry. • Integrates various software systems, platforms, and third-party services to streamline insurance processes, such as policy management, underwriting, claims processing, and customer relationship management. • Develops and executes test plans, conducts automated and manual testing to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of software applications in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. • Provides ongoing support and maintenance for existing software applications and systems used in insurance operations. Work Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; Software Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology is preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software Development with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s degree. Licenses & Certifications: • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Professional Software Developer Certification (PSDC), Certified Software Engineer (CSE) is a plus. Disclaimer Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment. A multi-time winner of Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces and Insurance Business’s Top Insurance Employers, Ryan Specialty is home to some of the brightest talent in the insurance industry. Join our team and help provide innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Talent Network Not seeing the right job opening? To learn more about future opportunities Introduce yourself and join our talent network Benefits Curious about Ryan Specialty’s benefits? Explore our employee benefits here! Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates (“Ryan Specialty”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services or professional recruiters (“Agencies”), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must be registered in Ryan Specialty’s agency portal and have a fully executed contract for service between Ryan Specialty and the Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between Ryan Specialty and the Agency. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialty’s HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialty’s candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions specifically for the company's insurance operations, including architecting scalable and efficient systems aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities also include collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and providing ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications.