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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Zurich Insurance - **Location:** Bath, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Systems - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c81c1e8a1d4477e6 ## About the Role * A technical leader - You take ownership, provide direction and help others solve difficult problems. * A startup builder - You are energised by pace, ownership and the opportunity to build something new. * An engineering evangelist - You enjoy sharing knowledge, teaching others and helping organisations adopt better ways of working * AI-native - You see AI as a core part of the engineering toolkit, not an optional extra. * Naturally curious - You are constantly learning, experimenting and seeking to understand how things work. * Resilient and adaptable - You are comfortable navigating uncertainty and change. * A strong communicator - You can explain complex ideas clearly. * Outcome-focused - You care about solving real problems and delivering impact. * Committed to growth - You invest continuously in learning., We're not looking for someone who simply critiques ideas, focuses solely on technical perfection or prefers highly structured environments where every answer is known in advance. We're looking for builders. People who identify challenges, communicate them clearly and work collaboratively to create practical solutions. You'll be someone who embraces experimentation, welcomes feedback and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a rapidly evolving organisation. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work closely with the Head of Nova to help define technical strategy, architecture direction and engineering practices across the organisation. This isn't simply a software engineering role. You'll be expected to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, coaching and innovation. You'll help build AI-enabled products and platforms while also championing new ways of working that enable teams to move faster, learn faster and deliver more value. You'll be a key advocate for Software 2.0: a world where AI is embedded throughout the software engineering lifecycle and where engineers can deliver outcomes at a speed that was previously impossible. Success in this role requires strong technical judgement, curiosity, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire others to embrace new ways of thinking about software delivery., * Partner closely with the Head of Nova to define technical strategy, architectural direction and engineering standards. * Lead the design, development and implementation of AI-enabled software solutions. * Build scalable, secure and maintainable platforms that deliver meaningful business outcomes. * Shape the future architecture of Nova products and engineering ecosystems. * Champion AI-native software engineering and Software 2.0 practices across the organisation. * Demonstrate how AI can transform every stage of the software development lifecycle. * Help teams move from idea to requirements to prototype in hours or days rather than weeks or months. * Experiment with emerging AI models, frameworks and development approaches. * Design and evolve frameworks, patterns and guardrails for AI-assisted engineering. * Mentor engineers and raise technical standards across the organisation. * Run workshops, coaching sessions and hands-on training for AI tooling and agentic workflows. * Collaborate with product, business and technical stakeholders to solve complex challenges. * Influence engineering culture and define what great engineering looks like in an AI-native organisation. * Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for competitive advantage. * Ensure solutions are designed with appropriate governance, security, resilience and commercial considerations., This role is designed for an experienced engineer who combines technical depth, architectural thinking, leadership potential and a passion for innovation. The assessment process will focus on how you think, solve problems and apply engineering judgement in real-world situations. Following an initial recruiter conversation, you'll meet the team on-site and complete a practical engineering exercise. This may involve reviewing a technical solution, designing an architecture approach, evaluating a software delivery challenge or demonstrating how AI tools can be used to accelerate software development. We're interested in understanding how you approach problems, collaborate with others and balance innovation with delivery. 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