Manager, Developer (Illustration Calculation Engine)

Job Description

Job Summary This position responsible for owning and enhancing the Illustration Calculation Engine, translating actuarial models into accurate, compliant, and production-ready system logic while partnering closely with the Actuarial team to interpret and implement product specifications Responsibilities • Act as the technical owner and subject matter expert for the Illustration Calculation Engine supporting New Business and In‑Force policies. • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain complex product feature calculation logic and rules, primarily using C#, with legacy components in C++. • Interpret and implement Excel‑based product feature formulas and calculation specifications provided by the Actuarial team into the Illustration Engine. • Analyse actuarial Excel models, calculation spreadsheets, and supporting documentation to fully understand product feature behaviour, assumptions, and edge cases. • Ensure illustration calculations correctly reflect approved product designs, assumptions, and rules as defined in actuarial Excel models and business specifications. • Diagnose and resolve complex calculation defects, discrepancies, and performance issues within the illustration engine. • Partner closely with Actuarial, Product, Business Analysts, and QA to clarify product feature intent, validate calculation outcomes, and resolve differences between spreadsheet outputs and system results. • Review and reconcile system‑generated illustration outputs against actuarial Excel models, expected results, and test scenarios, identifying and resolving variances. • Support impact analysis and estimation for new product launches, product changes, and regulatory updates affecting illustrations. • Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to developers working on the illustration engine or related systems. • Maintain clear technical and calculation documentation covering implemented logic, assumptions, and design decisions to reduce key‑person risk. • Support QA and UAT activities by explaining calculation behaviour, assisting with defect triage, and validating fixes. Show More