Product Development Technician
Role Highlights
Stafford, with hybrid working
12 month fixed term contract
The Opportunity
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Product Development Technician to join our team based in Stafford on a 12 month fixed term contract.
The purpose of this role is to work across our SME E-Trade offering to enact change to the product suite, ensuring that all our E-Trade products are fit for purpose and aligned with business plan objectives.
Whether you're looking to build on existing insurance experience or pivot your career into Product Development, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the insurance industry!
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
Project delivery
Own end-to-end delivery of E‑trade product changes, aligned to business plan objectives
Work closely with internal teams (E‑trade, Underwriting, Pricing, Actuarial, IT and MI) to agree scope, requirements, risks and progress
Liaise with external partners (Acturis, Polaris and other software providers) to deliver to QBE requirements, on time and within budget
Lead and oversee testing, including creation of test packs to ensure accuracy and minimise risk
Provide technical support to outsourced UAT providers where applicable
Ensure all changes meet required governance and control standards
Agile & BAU delivery
Enable smaller, more frequent product changes through agile ways of working
Monitor system integrity, including data uploads, to support uninterrupted trading and data flow
Investigate BAU issues and upload failures, co‑ordinating resolution with internal and external stakeholders
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About you:
Some relevant work experience in Insurance in a Business Analyst/Systems Analyst/Product Technician/Underwriting support role (or similar)
Proactive and clear communication
Rigorous attention to detail
Experience working to deadlines
Internal and external stakeholder management at varying levels of seniority
Testing and project management experience would be ideal
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Distribution Management, E-Commerce, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Team ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.