Polaris Developer

Polaris Developer

Locations: Bristol, Leeds or London  

Salary: Regional: circa £40k / London: circa £45k

This is a great job for someone who is interested in systems development and enjoys finding practical solutions to business challenges. You may already have some experience working with insurance systems, product configuration, software development, or business systems support, and be looking to build your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with different teams, learning how systems and products work, and helping to deliver changes that make a positive impact for customers and the business.

A bit about the job

You'll join our Commercial Development team and support the delivery of system enhancements, product updates, software releases, and operational improvements. Working across a mix of project work and day-to-day activities, you'll help analyse requirements, contribute to solution design and development, support testing, and assist with successful implementation.

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams, gaining exposure to a variety of projects while helping to ensure changes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of analysing business requirements and helping to deliver system or configuration changes.
• An interest in insurance products and/or commercial lines would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience of working with policy administration systems or product configuration tools, specifically Polaris Product Writer would be advantageous.
• Understanding of software development, testing, or change delivery processes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work effectively with different stakeholders, and take ownership of your development while building new technical knowledge.

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary Regional: circa £40k / London: circa £45k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 8% – actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14% in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here 

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com