Admiral Group Plc

admiraljobs.co.uk

2 Jobs

9,670 Employees

About the Company

We're Wales’ only FTSE 100 company with forward-thinking approaches and endless opportunities to test, learn and grow. There's a reason we've been named one of the best places to work in the UK: our progressive culture, core values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion has created a working environment where people share ideas, aren’t afraid to speak up and change things, and above all, are felt valued.

Based on innovation and organic growth Admiral has grown from being a small start-up into one of the largest car insurance providers in the UK. The company is constantly investigating new products, services and markets, we're now in 8 countries with a diverse product portfolio.

Admiral’s success goes hand-in-hand with having a strong people-focused culture. We believe that happy people make happy customers and happy customers help increase profits. Our philosophy is a simple yet effective one: people who enjoy what they do, do it better!

We truly care about our customers, they are at the heart of every decision we make. We’re very proud of the innovative products we offer and the level of service we provide. Everything we do acknowledges the needs of our customers and by recruiting the right people, we can continue to provide great service and ensure an excellent experience for our customers.

Admiral people work hard to keep us at the top of our industry and are rewarded for it—with competitive pay, great benefits, a share package based on company performance, flexibility and work-life balance opportunities, nearby fitness and health centres, and other special perks.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Admiral Group Plc
Job Title: Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting
Job Description: Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting **Role Summary**: Oversee a global 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) across multiple regions, leading threat detection, incident response, and SOC transformation through automation, AI, and intelligence-led operations. Balance operational efficiency with proactive threat hunting and risk reduction. **Expectations**: Visionary leadership in SOC strategy and team development; expertise in security monitoring, threat hunting, and automation; ability to modernize SOC processes, ensure compliance, and drive incident response quality and analyst productivity. **Key Responsibilities**: - Manage global SOC operations, ensuring 24/7 service delivery, SLA compliance, and high-quality investigations. - Optimize detection rules, workflows, and case quality to reduce false positives and improve threat detection. - Lead SOC team performance, develop high-performing analysts, and implement succession and workforce planning.

Cardiff, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

09-03-2026

Company Name: Admiral Group Plc
Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Description: Job Title: Software Engineer Role Summary Develop, deliver, and maintain secure, cloud‑native Java applications within a Scrum team, applying DevSecOps practices and continuous improvement principles. Expectations * 3+ years of Java application development experience. * Proficiency in Spring Boot, web services, and front‑end frameworks (Angular 2+). * Hands‑on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL). * Familiarity with cloud (GCP), CI/CD, container orchestration, and IaC tools. * Ability to mentor junior engineers, participate in technical road‑mapping, and produce clear documentation. Key Responsibilities * Refine and execute user requirements. * Contribute to Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Refinement, Retrospective) and lead sprint demo sessions. * Design high‑level and low‑level software solutions and create corresponding documentation. * Implement features using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and related stacks. * Practice TDD, code reviews, and secure coding standards. * Maintain and improve DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps, Git, Maven, npm). * Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and Service Mesh (Istio/Anthos) in deployments. * Address technical debt and recommend continuous improvement initiatives. * Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers. * Engage in squad, chapter, and guild forums to enhance technical excellence. Required Skills * Java (core & Spring Boot) – 3+ years. * Web services and RESTful APIs. * Front‑end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular 2+. * Relational databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL. * Version control (Git), build tools (Maven), package managers (npm). * Cloud platforms – Google Cloud Platform (preferred). * CI/CD pipelines – Azure DevOps or equivalent. * Containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform. * Service Mesh: Istio, Anthos (preferred). * BigQuery knowledge is a plus. * Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills. * Security‑first mindset (DevSecOps). * TDD and clean‑code practices. Required Education & Certifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). * Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Java SE, AWS/GCP Cloud certification, Scrum Master) are advantageous but not mandatory.