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Business Analyst
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Consulting Manager - Technology Consulting (Secure Cloud)

Hi there!We’re glad you’ve found us. Hopefully, you’ve arrived here because you’re curious about a career with us here at Sopra Steria – and that’s great, because we love people who are curious, inquisitive, like to challenge the status quo, and above all, want to help shape the world for the better.A little bit about us...Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions. We’re a big company, with an even bigger heart. We might be big, but thanks to our culture - recognised in the Great Place to Work’s® UK's Best Workplaces™ rankings, we’ve retained a small, friendly team approach. We’re one community, all determined to do the right thing by our clients, customers and colleagues.It’s a fact that happy employees make successful businesses, and at Sopra Steria, you can expect a welcoming, inclusive culture that embraces individuality, encourages great thinkers and celebrates success.Hear from our employees in this video about what makes Sopra Steria a great place to work:Our VisionThe world is how we shape it and we’re shaping it for the better – as an innovative partner, driving positive change in business and society. Our business is, first and foremost, about people. Our services only matter if they work for people and, for us, if they serve a greater purpose too.Our people feel proud to be part of a business whose services and solutions are crucial to the running and wellbeing of the UK. And, in turn, we’re proud to support our people to reach their full potential.From the very beginning, we’ve been conscious of how our business should play a wider role in society and make a positive impact. As we grow, we’re looking for talented and caring people to join us.Watch this to hear Our Story and discover more about who we are, what we do, and, most importantly, why we do it…to make a difference and drive positive change in business and society.The shape of our UK businessOur Sopra Steria family in the UK comprises seven brands.Among those are our Joint Venture businesses. Essential organisations including the NHS, Home Office, Financial Conduct Authority and Metropolitan Police trust us to deliver services that are crucial to the running and wellbeing of the UK.In a truly collaborative way of working where strategy and decisions are made jointly, we harness our skills, experience, and passion to help the government find solutions, re-imagine public services, and make lives better in the digital age. Our people are motivated knowing their roles have a genuine sense of purpose.The Sopra Steria UK familySopra Steria is recognised for our activities in consulting, digital services and software development. We provide end-to-end solutions to make our clients more competitive, combining in-depth sector knowledge and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach.To read more about us and our Joint Venture Businesses, please click here.Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion at Sopra Steria means celebrating real people, doing good for people and doing right by people. It means valuing difference, working with empathy, engaging with our communities and respecting each other. It means believing, together, we can shape our world for the better.We’re inspired by the possibilities that come from working together and embracing differences.From seeking diversity in recruitment to nurturing our existing talent – we want to make sure that Sopra Steria is an organisation where everyone feels like they belong. Where their uniqueness is valued. Where they can be themselves. And where everyone has a fair chance to progress and reach their highest potential.This commitment is reflected in our Great Place to Work® UK survey results, where we scored over 80% favourable in all the fair treatment questions, and by our Great Place to Work® UK's Best Workplaces™ ranking. It is also underlined by our partnership with VERCIDA – a platform which connects job seekers with employers that prioritise diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.Our growing family of employee inclusion networks are working together to influence and support our efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation.The networks are only one part of our Diversity & Inclusion story. We also invest in other ways.Here’s how:We welcome - We’ve created a suite of tools to help our recruitment teams and managers reinforce a more inclusive hiring culture and to redress the balance in our organisation.We pledge - Zero tolerance. All employees are called upon to work together to stamp out bullying, offensive and insensitive behaviour in our workplace, of all shapes and forms.We communicate - Our regular D&I updates provide a round-up of news about recent events and initiatives.We develop - As well as training all managers on unconscious bias, we partner with leading specialists to make sure our recruitment and career development processes and practices are inclusive and diverse.We learn - Our ‘In My Shoes’ initiative involved gathering stories from people in under-represented groups in the business. The programme aimed to share workplace experiences and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves.We mentor - We guarantee that anyone who applies to have a mentor on our female mentoring programme will have one. We have also introduced a new programme to offer support specifically to Black and Ethnic Minority employees.We celebrate - Our employee inclusion networks hold frequent events to raise awareness, have fun and support each other. From International Women’s Day events to Disability Awareness and LGBT+ Pride Lunch and Learns, and from Race at Work discussions to World Religion Day and more, we embrace the rich diversity that makes up our unique organisation.What's it like to work within Data at Sopra Steria?We caught up with Kathryn, our Director of Analytics & Automation, to learn more about her role and why she likes working for Sopra Steria along with others in the team. Click here to read more 

Sopra Steria
Senior Product Owner
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Software Engineer - Web
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Product Owner
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Product Owner - Data Services
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Data Engineer
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Senior Data Engineer - Java
Manchester

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.**CDL are currently working on a fully remote basis until we believe it is safe to return to our campus in Stockport. When we return, we plan to adopt a hybrid working model of a minimum of two days per fortnight in the office**BenefitsTop employer for 5th year runningFlexible hoursFlexible working - home working optionsExcellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. 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