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Senior Software Developer contract (12 months) in Dublin for Zurich Insurance.
Seeking experienced C#, .NET, SQL Server, AWS, and Agile experts to build enterprise-grade applications in a dynamic insurance environment.
Job Summary
Zurich Insurance Europe AG, is looking for a Software Developer for a 12 month Contract to build and maintain enterprise-grade applications across the full development lifecycle. You'll work in a collaborative Agile team, writing clean C#/.NET code, designing reliable data models in SQL Server, and delivering solutions that meet real business needs.
You will be involved end-to-end from shaping requirements with stakeholders to deploying and supporting applications in the cloud. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, care about code quality, and like working closely with the business, this role will suit you well.
This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Your Role
- Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET Framework (Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core), and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Build web applications and Web APIs, including RESTful and SOAP web services.
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, well-structured technical solutions.
- Deploy and support applications on cloud platforms (AWS).
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help improve build and deployment reliability.
- Follow best practices in coding, code reviews, unit testing, and troubleshooting.
- Work within Agile delivery cycles, producing accurate estimates and delivering iteratively.
- Keep security, performance, and resilience front of mind, building with a “secure by design” mindset.
Your Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years developing software with C# and the .NET stack (.NET MVC and/or .NET Core).
- Strong SQL Server skills, writing queries, designing schemas, and optimising performance.
- Experience building web applications and Web APIs (REST and/or SOAP).
- Solid understanding of software design principles, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating with non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working with both on-premises systems and cloud-hosted applications, including involvement in migration or modernisation projects.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS.
Desirable
- Front‑end experience with JavaScript and React (including PWAs).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Workflows, Bamboo, or similar).
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g., insurance, finance).
Additional Information
Primary work location is Dublin but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.
Who we are
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,500 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi‑line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry‑leading total shareholder returns.
Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich offers protection services that go beyond traditional insurance, to support its customers in building resilience. Since 2020, the Zurich Forest project supports reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.
The Group has more than 65,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over‑the‑counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.