Senior Software Engineer

• Effectively evolve, enhance, and modernise large-scale systems to enable rapid adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Drive the adoption of technologies like Go.
• Improve the performance, reliability and scalability of our systems
• Develop and drive automation for deployment, monitoring, and scaling of infrastructure. Build tools and processes to enable continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Make data guided decisions that impact core business metrics and processes
• Solid understanding of platform and reliability engineering approaches, including observability, performance optimisation, capturing analytics and security best practices
• Facilitate collaboration between teams and build a culture of continuous improvement
• Mentor more junior engineers, providing guidance on engineering best practices, coding standards, and troubleshooting.

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, The highest level of proficiency developing applications using most of the following:

• Strong Golang knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of AWS products like Lambdas, DynamoDB, etc but also comfortable in Azure and Azure devops environments
• Containerisation and IaC approach (Terraform, SST are definitely a plus)
• A good understanding of development methodologies and design patterns
• C# ASP.NET, .Net Core also a plus but not necessary
• Cloudflare Experience with React, Typescript, Astro and NodeJS are definitely a plus

Tempcover is at the forefront of the fast-growing world of short term insurance. Our mission is to make car insurance flexible, quick, and easy for drivers. We've sold millions of policies that have helped drivers get where they need to go, but we're not finished there. We're growing our team to help us continue in that mission.If you are extraordinary at what you do and want to be a part of a rapidly growing business at the cutting edge of the Insurtech industry, we would love to hear from you. Tempcover is currently undertaking an overhaul of its systems to modernise and help us power the next generation of our technology. We are looking for a Senior Engineer who can bring experience to help shape this journey; working in a role with ownership, empowerment and impact. Each engineer plays an integral role in the development, delivery, maintenance, and support of our insurance-based systems, both public-facing and internal., At RVU, we are dedicated to developing valuable, inclusive, and user-friendly products and services that deliver positive outcomes for all of our customers. To achieve this it's essential that our teams reflect the diverse range of people in our community. We believe in being the change we wish to see in the world, by embracing our differences and holding ourselves accountable to being open and inclusive teammates and wider community members., We want to give you a great work environment, support your growth both personally and professionally, and provide benefits that make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to: * 10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance) * A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 22 working days per year to "work from anywhere" * Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5% * A one-off £300 "Work from Home" budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home * Excellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life * 25 days holiday (increasing with years of employment to 30 days) + 2 days "My Time" per year * Private medical cover, critical illness cover and employee assistance programme * A healthy learning and training budget * Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes * Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected * As a tech company who strives to get better every day, we use Metaview during the interview processes for note taking purposes. This records and transcribes interviews so the interviewer can fully focus on your conversation, rather than writing. This has no bearing on the assessment of you as a candidate and you can opt out at any time. Just let us know. About Tempcover At RVU we combine the close-knit and agile environment of a startup, with the know-how, technology and backing of a well-established company. Our mission is to empower people to make confident decisions. With our unique set of brands, including Uswitch, Confused.com, money.co.uk, Tempcover and Mojo Mortgages, we have the power to reach millions of consumers and the technology to deliver a world class online experience for them. Our culture Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on creating real value for our customers. With an experimentation mindset, we challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and embrace continuous learning to stay ahead. Our diverse teams are made up of brilliant people who uplift each other and work together to tackle complex problems. We work with a balance of rigour and urgency so we can learn fast and adapt to change quickly. We are a company where growth knows no limits, and where every person is empowered to make an extraordinary impact. Check out our Life At RVU page to get a further glimpse into our culture. * We use Metaview during the interview processes for note taking purposes. This records and transcribes interviews so the interviewer can fully focus on your conversation, rather than writing. This has no bearing on the assessment of you as a candidate and you can opt out at any time. Just let us know.