Senior Java Back-end Developer
Short description
To support continued growth and momentum, we’re looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join our cross-functional software development team. The policy lifecycle team is forging the heart of the contract management of the company. We are working closely with both the policy operators as well as with the business stakeholders to evolve our platform to an automated insurance factory. Our ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, motivated by the opportunity to pioneer innovation within a long-standing monotonous industry.
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a product factory for insurance and a leader in insurance digitalisation, which supplies their partners from various industries – both from an insurer, as well as a non-insurer background – with in-house underwritten insurance products, which they market under their own brand. This modular insurance platform enables the company to tailor-fit and to supply these non-life insurance products in record speed. A diverse team with over 25 nationalities combines the expertise of the worlds of insurance and technology. Our client lives an agile and empowering company culture to work on ‘the insurance of tomorrow’.
YOU WILL:
- Working within one of our cross-functional teams of T-shaped Software Developers, Product Managers, Designers and Industry Specialists
- Implementing complex business requirements with several up- and downstreams of data
- Designing and developing backend (Java/Spring) and frontend (React/Node) services using Jenkins on AWS infrastructure
- Applying DevOps/NoOps principles in an immutable infrastructure/infrastructure-as-a-code environment
- Collaborating with our international team of highly skilled technical experts
YOU NEED:
- Strong proficiency in Java programming with Spring Boot
- Exposure to Agile Methodologies; XP, Scrum, Continuous Delivery, etc.
- Proficiency in running software on AWS infrastructure
- Strong motivation for clean code, including mob pairing sessions and test-driven development
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Readiness to take ownership over the whole development circle
- A pragmatic and efficient personality; delivering high quality work whilst keeping business values in mind
- Flexibility towards change, responding quickly and effectively to constructive feedback
- Ability to inspire others through actions
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- An excitement for learning a lot of new stuff
WOULD BE A PLUS:
- Strong comprehension of DevOps/NoOps principles
- Experience with running infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Experience with React and Node.js
- Experience in contract handling software
- Insurance industry experience
WE OFFER:
- The opportunity to be part of a driven and diverse team that is creating a measurable impact on the future of insurance
- An open and welcoming company culture, empowering you to freely grow and develop
- We openly share our knowledge – we are a mix of insurance experts, technology specialists, and experienced entrepreneurs
- We have a dedicated onboarding process, enabling you to quickly thrive
- A direct influence on our company and our products – we value your ideas and your input
- Plenty of perks including a benefits package, choice of computer, drinks, and snacks, language classes, company-wide networking events, and outings
