OutSystems Engineer

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