Software Engineer – Configure To Build

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in IT? We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our high performing team. What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem‑solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

As a trusted business partner, the technology team provides reliable technology, is customer focused, and supports experiences that propel Markel’s employees and customers to what is possible.

Our 2026 Objectives:

• Advance confidence in tech reliability and be easier to work with
• Foster an inclusive environment where employees feel supported and respected
• Operate as one team in everything that we say and do
• Achieve quick wins tied to business objectives to build trust and momentum
• Create transparency and strike a better balance between risk management, continuous improvements

What you’ll be doing:

• Create and develop applications that meet business needs using low‑code platforms
• Review and optimise business processes
• Design, implement, and support our business applications
• Participate in business requirements capturing sessions
• Work iteratively and have close contact with stakeholders to build best solutions
• Work with other low‑code solutions to produce best outcomes to meet requirements

Our must-haves:

• A good communicator and relationship builder with an ability to prioritise, negotiate, and work with a variety of teams
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and assimilate them efficiently
• Resourceful in using available training material and directions from line manager and peers to improve skills and also able to share knowledge with others
• Open to constructive criticism to make necessary improvements and raise quality of work
• Organised
• Able to thrive on new challenges
• Enthused by finding solutions to problems

Knowledge of:

• Power Platforms, including Power Apps, Power BI and Co‑Pilot
• Workflow designs and process mapping
• Process automation
• API integration

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose “Apply Now” to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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