Software Engineer

Harnham
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£35,000.0 - £41,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Python (Programming Language) SQL Databases TypeScript Information Technology Front End Software Development Docker

Job description

  • Build and deliver customer-facing insurance products across multiple product lines
  • Ship high-quality production features within your first few weeks, taking real ownership early
  • Contribute to new product launches, partner integrations, and platform enhancements
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Commercial, and Data
  • Influence technical decisions and help shape the future direction of the engineering team, Not what you are looking for?
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Requirements

  • Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on engineering fundamentals
  • Background in Computer Science or a STEM discipline (Russell Group preferred, 2:1 minimum)
  • Experience with or exposure to JavaScript/TypeScript and Python (via industry, academic or personal projects)
  • Interest in modern technologies such as AWS, Docker, SQL, and front-end development
  • Evidence of curiosity and passion for building things (e.g. personal projects, extracurriculars)
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Candidates must complete the interview process independently without the use of AI tools

Benefits & conditions

  • £35,000-£41,000 base salary
  • Share options
  • L&D budget
  • Dedicated mentorship and rapid progression opportunities
  • Flexible working with a primarily office-based setup (4 days per week)
  • Additional benefits including wellbeing support, team socials, and learning opportunities

About the company

This high-growth insurtech is transforming the insurance space through data and technology, focusing on making products more accessible, flexible, and customer-centric. Originally focused on home insurance, they’ve expanded into additional product lines and secured major partnerships, driving strong growth.

They operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, bringing together Product, Commercial, and Data teams to build and scale innovative solutions. This is a great opportunity to join during an exciting phase of expansion, with clear progression and the chance to influence engineering direction.

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