Posted 26 July, 2026
IT Application Developer
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1150847410
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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic Senior IT Specialist to lead digital transformation initiatives across Allied World's technology landscape. This role combines could combine technical expertise in multiple product areas and product ownership to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and solve complex business problems that support organizational growth.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Architecture & Implementation
Product Management & Strategy
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
Agile Practice & Innovation
Qualifications:
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.
Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic Senior IT Specialist to lead digital transformation initiatives across Allied World's technology landscape. This role combines could combine technical expertise in multiple product areas and product ownership to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and solve complex business problems that support organizational growth.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Architecture & Implementation
- Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
- Create technical documentation, solution blueprints, and architectural diagrams
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS strategies
Product Management & Strategy
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept ideation to delivery
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, release plans, and backlogs
- Decompose business needs into user stories with acceptance criteria
- Create and leverage business cases to understand and quantify value of outcomes
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Partner with IT leadership, product owners, and engineering teams to align strategies with business goals
- Establish and build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and business partners
- Provide regular updates on strategic and tactical plans including roadmap reviews and demos
- Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams
Agile Practice & Innovation
- Work with teams and broader organization to adopt agile practices to improve transparency, communication, and effectiveness
- Participate in the AW IT Community and bring new ideas and practices to the community
- Drive innovation in processes while maintaining clear documentation of methods
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 3-5 years experience
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both in business and technical terms
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Solid project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Change Agent - intellectual & analytical skills to perform research, collect & analyze data, and proactively manage change
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.
Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.
To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
