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Hiscox

Senior Application Consultant

Hiscox

. Own end-to-end business document configuration changes in Merlin (IDIT), from approved scope through build and deployment .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end document configuration changes, ensuring compliance and quality through effective stakeholder communication and team leadership. Proficient in change governance, unit testing, and mentoring team members to enhance internal capabilities.

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Configuration ManagementChange GovernanceDocument Template DesignStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
Configuration ChangesUnit TestingEvidence-Based Change ControlDefect ResolutionVersion Control DisciplineDocument Generation ProcessesAgile Delivery ProcessesChange ManagementSapiens IDITDocument Workflow
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationAttention to DetailMentoringPerformance ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
JIRADocument Management SolutionsPolicy Administration Platforms
Industry Keywords
Regulated EnvironmentInsurance SystemsChange RolesQuality EngineeringKnowledge Transfer

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own end-to-end business document configuration changes in Merlin (IDIT), from approved scope through build and deployment
  • Confirm change scope, acceptance criteria, and implementation approach with business stakeholders and change teams
  • Implement document template and configuration changes in development environments
  • Plan and execute unit testing and peer reviews across relevant scenarios
  • Produce evidence and documentation for change sign-off and regulatory audits
  • Collaborate with quality engineering teams to triage and resolve defects
  • Work with product owners, delivery leads, business analysts, engineering teams, and Sapiens team leads
  • Communicate technical concepts and solution designs to non-technical stakeholders
  • Line-manage an initial team of approximately two Associate Application Consultants
  • Provide guidance, mentoring, performance management, and personal development support
  • Allocate teamwork and enforce configuration and development standards
  • Plan and lead migration of document configurations from Merlin to the future document management system
  • Oversee knowledge transfer, training, readiness, and data migration tasks
  • Improve configuration processes, standards, and controls while maintaining quality and compliance
  • Reduce reliance on vendor teams and embed internal document capability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in configuration or change roles on complex software platforms, preferably policy/insurance systems or similar
  • Exposure to document/template generation processes
  • Solid understanding of change governance, unit testing, and evidence-based change control in a regulated environment
  • Strong understanding of controlled configuration change, defect resolution, and release readiness
  • High attention to detail and strong documentation and version control discipline
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring team members, formally or informally
  • Ability to manage performance and develop capability in others
  • Desirable: hands-on experience with Sapiens IDIT (Merlin) or other policy administration/document management platforms
  • Desirable: familiarity with document composition tools, document template design, document workflow, and modern document management solutions
  • Desirable: experience working with third-party solution providers or core system vendors
  • Desirable: project or change management exposure, agile delivery processes, JIRA, and structured auditable change management

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Permanent employment
  • Line management and leadership development opportunity
  • Coaching, mentoring, and personal development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work with product owners, change, engineering, and business teams
  • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and transition to a new document management solution