Software Architect

About us

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.

Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.

The role

The Software Architect is a key role within the Fidelis Partnership technology team. You will work designing, developing and enhancing bespoke tools and systems in support of Fidelis’ business processes, liaising with our PMO and users across business units to thoroughly understand user requirements. As a senior technical resource, you will be responsible for one or more agile teams delivering software solutions for internal and external users to the highest standards. You will be operating in a Microsoft tech stack environment with a mix of on-prem and cloud (Azure) hosting.

Key accountabilities

• Day to day you will be involved in designing and developing new software as well as supporting and modifying existing applications to support Fidelis business processes and workflows
• Investigating, evaluating and making recommendations for improvements to current and new software
• Work closely with other software development teams (internal and external), tech architects, QA and business owners to refine requirements and translate business needs into IT solutions
• You act as a technical guide, providing direction on technology use and best practice, improving our processes on a continuous basis
• Liaise with management across the business to ensure there is always an approach of continuous improvement and implementation of best practice
• Ensure effective documentation of work, both your own and across the wider development team
• Work with the Infrastructure team as needed to ensure the technology environment requirements are known and are properly supported, fit for purpose, and kept up to date
• Create a supportive and rewarding working environment that aligns with the company culture as well as instilling a sense of ownership, accountability and technical excellence in the development team driving efficient processes and constantly push engineering best practice
• Develop a thorough understand of our industry and our products and services
• Assist with regular progress reporting, defining and reporting KPIs and key objective/result metrics including helping your team define, drive and achieve their objectives and key results
• Keep stakeholders up to date on all activities that affects their individual goals and be a point contact for work status
• Continual focus on long term technology effectiveness, simplicity of solutions and appropriate controls.
• Estimate projects and tasks, working closely with technical and business teams as needed
• Ensure the quality of any third-party deliveries, liaising with outsourced partners as necessary
• Assist with recruiting, mentorship and development of development team colleagues
• You will be outcome focused, and success will be judged on business function delivery and successful use, rather than activity

Skills & experience

• Day to day you will be involved in designing and developing new software as well as supporting and modifying existing applications to support Fidelis business processes and workflows
• Investigating, evaluating and making recommendations for improvements to current and new software
• Work closely with other software development teams (internal and external), tech architects, QA and business owners to refine requirements and translate business needs into IT solutions
• You act as a technical guide, providing direction on technology use and best practice, improving our processes on a continuous basis
• Liaise with management across the business to ensure there is always an approach of continuous improvement and implementation of best practice
• Ensure effective documentation of work, both your own and across the wider development team
• Work with the Infrastructure team as needed to ensure the technology environment requirements are known and are properly supported, fit for purpose, and kept up to date
• Create a supportive and rewarding working environment that aligns with the company culture as well as instilling a sense of ownership, accountability and technical excellence in the development team driving efficient processes and constantly push engineering best practice
• Develop a thorough understand of our industry and our products and services
• Assist with regular progress reporting, defining and reporting KPIs and key objective/result metrics including helping your team define, drive and achieve their objectives and key results
• Keep stakeholders up to date on all activities that affects their individual goals and be a point contact for work status
• Continual focus on long term technology effectiveness, simplicity of solutions and appropriate controls.
• Estimate projects and tasks, working closely with technical and business teams as needed
• Ensure the quality of any third-party deliveries, liaising with outsourced partners as necessary
• Assist with recruiting, mentorship and development of development team colleagues
• You will be outcome focused, and success will be judged on business function delivery and successful use, rather than activity
• 8+ years development experience in Microsoft .NET Development (C#)
• 3 years’ SQL Server Database Development experience; Experience with large datasets and data warehouse experience is a plus
• Solid Experience with ORM Frameworks (Entity Framework preferred)
• Solid experience with Azure Services
• Demonstrated expertise of Microsoft SSRS; expertise in Microsoft PowerBI a plus
• Familiarity with Message Queue Technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
• Experience in Microservice Design, containerization, orchestration
• A thorough understanding of Web API development and understanding of API technologies
• Experience in the financial services industry an advantage; Insurance/Reinsurance experience preferred but all candidates with exposure to working in compliance-heavy environments welcome

Other

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.

• We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
• Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
• We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
• We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
• We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.

Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace

• Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
• We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
• This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
• We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
• We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact fidelis@avenciaconsulting.com to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.

Apply by 21/12/2026

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