Solutions Engineer - Cheshire or Edinburgh

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Solutions Engineer to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Cheshire or Edinburgh.

Our client is looking for an innovative Solutions Engineer to design and implement technology solutions that address their business challenges and drive efficiency. This role requires a strong problem-solver with expertise in Microsoft technologies and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into practical technology solutions
• Design, develop, and implement solutions using Microsoft technologies (Azure, .NET framework, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform)
• Assist in the integration of systems, applications, and third-party tools, ensuring seamless functionality
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during the solution lifecycle
• Optimise solutions for scalability, performance, and reliability through testing and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the creation of technical standards, best practices, and documentation
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to existing systems and processes

Requirements

• Experience designing and implementing technology solutions using Microsoft tools and platforms (Azure, .NET framework, Microsoft 365, Power Platform)
• Proficiency in system integration, API development, and database management
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical issues
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical audiences
• Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory considerations in solution design
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in pensions
• Certification in Microsoft technologies, such as Azure Developer Associate or similar

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.