# OutSystems Engineer

> Qode · United Kingdom (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-05-24

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**PROJECT OVERVIEW**

We are seeking an experienced **Senior / Lead OutSystems Engineer** to join a strategic initiative developing a cutting-edge **Quote Journey** for High-Net-Worth (HNW) customers in the premium home insurance sector.

**Project Objectives:**

-   •       Design and deliver an **intuitive, high-quality digital quote journey** for HNW customers
-   •       Demonstrate **early working outputs within weeks**
-   •       Integrate with external and client backend services to enable downstream fulfillment processes
-   •       Establish a **scalable delivery approach** for iterative enhancement

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**1 - Technical Design & OutSystems Application Development**

-   •       Co-design and implement **low-code business applications** following OutSystems best practices and client architectural standards
-   •       Develop the **frontend quote journey** with intuitive user interface and seamless user experience
-   •       Implement **screening logic** against client "killer questions"
-   •       Build **referral mechanisms** for out-of-appetite applicants
-   •       Hands-on OutSystems application development across Traditional and Reactive Web platforms

**2 - Systems Integration**

-   •       Integrate with external services and client backend platforms:
-   •       **AddressCloud** - specialist address lookup and property data services
-   •       **Headless Drupal CMS** - content management
-   •       **Policy Administration Platform (Merlin)** - contact and proposal creation
-   •       **Nexus API Integration Platform** - API connectivity and orchestration
-   •       **Telephony Outbound Dialler** - automated outbound calling processes
-   •       Design and develop **REST APIs** for seamless system communication
-   •       Ensure data flows correctly through all integrated systems

**3 - Quality Assurance & Documentation**

-   •       Develop and maintain **unit tests** and **integration tests** to ensure code quality
-   •       Create and update **comprehensive technical documentation** for all developed applications
-   •       Troubleshoot and resolve OutSystems-related issues
-   •       Ensure compliance with client architectural standards and best practices

**4 - Technical Leadership & Collaboration**

-   •       Support Product Owners in backlog construction and refinement
-   •       Perform **technical analysis** and provide **high-level effort estimations**
-   •       Contribute technical insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
-   •       Collaborate closely with engineers, testers, and cross-functional team members
-   •       Review technical outputs and provide constructive feedback

**5 - Stakeholder Communication**

-   •       Communicate effectively with all stakeholder levels, both verbally and in writing
-   •       Translate functional requirements into technical design and development tasks
-   •       Provide clear status updates and technical briefings to business and technical audiences
-   •       Ensure quality and timely delivery of all outputs

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

**Technical Experience & Skills**

-   •       Approximately **7 years** of hands-on OutSystems application development experience
-   •       Deep knowledge of:
-   •       OutSystems framework, tools, components, and best practices
-   •       Domain Driven Architecture standards and principles
-   •       REST API design and development
-   •       OutSystems integration with third-party systems and platforms
-   •       Traditional and Reactive Web application development
-   •       OutSystems ODC (Outsystems Developer Cloud) experience
-   •       **OutSystems Certification** (mandatory)

**Development & Technical Skills**

-   •       Expert-level OutSystems application development (Traditional Web and Reactive Web)
-   •       Ability to translate functional requirements into technical designs and development tasks
-   •       Strong unit and integration testing practices
-   •       Effective debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
-   •       Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines

**Soft Skills**

-   •       Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
-   •       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-   •       Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
-   •       Proactive problem-solving mindset
-   •       Ability to mentor and guide other team members
-   •       Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies

**Professional Experience**

-   •       Experience with **Agile methodologies** (Scrum, Kanban)
-   •       **Digital channels domain** experience (B2C and B2B applications) - preferred
-   •       **Insurance industry experience** - highly preferred
-   •       Experience with headless CMS platforms - preferred

**Language Requirements**

-   •       **English**: Fluent (written and verbal) - mandatory
-   •       Additional languages - advantageous

**SCOPE OF WORK**

**A. Discovery & Design Phase (Supporting Role)**

-   •       Collaborate with BA (Business Analyst) and SA (Solutions Architect) teams in defining HNW customer journey
-   •       Support rapid prototyping activities using Figma and/or OutSystems
-   •       Define data capture and integration requirements
-   •       Review and provide technical input on design outputs

**B. Build & Integration Phase (Primary Role)**

-   •       Develop the complete **frontend quote journey** in OutSystems per technical specifications
-   •       Implement **screening functionality** for client "killer questions"
-   •       Integrate with all required external and internal services:
-   •       Drupal CMS integration
-   •       AddressCloud lookup services
-   •       Merlin backend platform (contact and proposal creation)
-   •       Nexus integration platform
-   •       Telephony outbound dialler
-   •       Ensure seamless downstream fulfillment processes
-   •       Create comprehensive technical documentation
-   •       Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

-   •       **Contract Duration:** Project-based (initial engagement with potential for extension)
-   •       **Location:** United Kingdom (Hybrid arrangement negotiable)
-   •       **Working Hours:** Full-time
-   •       **Working Language:** English
-   •       **Team Structure:** Part of a high-performing, cross-functional delivery squad

**BENEFITS & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES**

-   •       Opportunity to lead a **strategic digital transformation initiative** in the insurance sector
-   •       Work with **modern low-code technology** (OutSystems) at enterprise scale
-   •       **Technical leadership role** within a high-performing delivery squad
-   •       Exposure to complex **system integration architectures** (APIs, CMS, telephony platforms)
-   •       Collaboration with leading UK insurance company and best-practice delivery approach
-   •       Professional development in domain-driven design and architectural patterns
-   •       Potential for ongoing engagement and career growth opportunities

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