Junior Configuration Engineer @Darwin

The Role and Your Mission:

As a Junior Configuration Engineer at Marsh McLennan, you will be responsible for creating the business logic that drives our Darwin™ platform using the Darwin Configuration Language (DCL). Your work will span multiple configuration levels, including system-wide, country-specific, organizational, scheme-based, and benefit templates. You will play a key role in standardizing and simplifying the implementation of client schemes globally.

We will count on you to:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of all processes and workflows in Configuration Engineering.
• Be knowledgeable about Darwin’s capabilities and limitations.
• Create Darwin-wide configurations based on clear specifications using DCL.
• Interpret and translate business requirements for benefit templates into technical requirements.
• Update and fix Darwin-wide configurations based on change requests and bugs.
• Adhere to DCL standards regarding naming and design of configuration files.
• Assist other Configuration Engineers and Darwin Support teams in debugging templates.
• Maintain an updated status for tasks using tools like JIRA and Confluence, ensuring adherence to project deadlines and SLAs.
• Produce documentation that reflects the content and available options of released templates, contributing to our knowledge base.
• Conduct medium complexity code and peer reviews.
• Create complex reports using DCL and intricate Reward Centre layouts.
• Identify areas for improvement and communicate them to the appropriate Subject Matter Experts.

Manage Your Activity:

• Consistently follow and provide feedback on processes and workflows.
• Accurately estimate tasks, plan, and delegate assignments among project members.
• Anticipate blockers and identify dependencies, addressing them with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a good level of autonomy in making technical decisions and balancing priorities.
• Take ownership of small to medium-sized projects from end to end.
• Understand business needs and challenge requirements when necessary.
• Gather, compile, and process information from various departments and stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within your direct responsibilities.

Build Relationships & Work Towards Developing Yourself:

• Follow up with colleagues who seek assistance and provide guidance.
• Identify skill gaps among colleagues and address them constructively.
• Provide honest feedback when requested about colleagues' performance.
• Share opportunities for improvement and recognize achievements.
• Participate in planning and delivering training and enablement sessions.
• Stay aware of the backlog and proactively pick up the next piece of work.
• Potentially hire, train, and oversee staff within the department.
• Oversee scheduling, assignments, and daily tasks of team members.
• Develop expertise in a specific area of Configuration Engineering.

What You Need to Have:

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Romanian.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, global environment.
• Strong prioritization skills to manage tasks effectively and meet objectives with high quality.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.
• Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with programming algorithms.
• A strong desire to learn and enhance coding skills.
• Curiosity about new technologies and eagerness to implement them.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to producing high-quality work without supervision.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with data serialization formats such as XML and JSON.

Your Experience & Values:

• A commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
• A proactive approach to personal and professional development.
• A collaborative mindset that values teamwork and open communication.
• An understanding of the importance of client impact and community engagement.

Why Join Our Team:

• We support your professional development through opportunities for growth, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We cultivate a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions that impact clients and communities.
• Our scale allows us to offer a variety of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well-being.
• Enjoy a flexible benefits package, including a yearly budget for customization (up to 20% of your annual salary).
• Benefit from 30+ days off, including legal holidays, a birthday day off, and options to buy/sell from your benefits budget.
• Participate in a performance bonus scheme and receive matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay it Forward charity challenge.
• Core benefits include pension, life and medical insurance, meal vouchers, and travel insurance.
• We champion flexible working arrangements to help you achieve your desired work-life balance, whether through standard hours, flextime, or remote work.