At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to build scalable and reliable customer flows in motor insurance.
- Company: Join Marshmallow, a forward-thinking company focused on innovative motor insurance solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive bonuses, and a personal benefits budget.
- Other info: 33 days holiday, mental wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in software engineering and 2+ years as a Technical Lead required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
About the Growth Team
The Growth team’s mission is to bring Marshmallow motor insurance to as wide an audience as possible. We focus on ensuring coverage meets the needs of a broad range of UK drivers and clearly communicate the value of Marshmallow’s offering to them, thereby growing our customer base, top line, and profitability.
Role
We’re looking for a Technical Lead – Backend to join our cross‑functional team of Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Product Managers, and an Engineering Manager.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead engineers within a product team to build scalable, reliable, and fault‑tolerant customer flows, including mid‑term adjustments and cancellations.
- Manage and execute ambiguous technical solutions with appropriate urgency to deliver business impact.
- Create and promote efficiency and speed within the team by improving existing solutions and developing new ones.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver functionality iteratively.
- Mentor engineers from Junior to Senior levels, supporting their development through feedback and growth opportunities.
- Originate and review architectural designs to meet Marshmallow’s growing scale.
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager to champion and roadmap technical debt investment.
What we’re looking for from you:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience.
- 2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead.
- Strong experience developing and scaling complex microservices systems.
- Previous experience identifying, analysing, and resolving system availability, reliability, and performance issues.
- Experience mentoring and guiding engineers across development levels.
- Strong expertise in an object‑oriented language, preferably Java, and a willingness to learn more.
Perks of the job:
- Flexible working: Spend 3 days a week with your team in our new collaborative London office.
- Sabbatical Leave: Get a 4‑week fully paid sabbatical after being with us for 4 years.
- Work From Anywhere: 4 weeks of work from anywhere, with no office requirement.
- Competitive bonus scheme.
- Flexible benefits budget: £50 per month to spend on a personal benefits budget.
- Learning and development: Personal budget for books and training courses; 2 learning days a year.
- Mental wellbeing support: Access therapy and mental health sessions through Oliva.
- Private health care: Benefits through Vitality, including reduced gym membership and smartwatch discounts.
- Medical cash plan: Assistance with dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs.
- Tech scheme: Get the latest tech for less.
Other benefits:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, cycle to work scheme, monthly team socials and company‑wide socials every month.
Our process:
- Initial call with Tech Talent Acquisition team (30–45 minutes).
- Tech interview with two engineers focused on pair programming, systems design, and operational excellence (1 hour 30 minutes).
- Past experience and culture interview with an engineering manager, checking alignment with our mission and values (1 hour 30 minutes).
Background checks:
We’ll carry out standard background checks, including a DBS and a Cifas check.
Diversity of thought:
We are committed to hiring fairly, regardless of background, identity or experience. If you see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Technical Lead in London employer: SwiftCruit
Marshmallow is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly within our Growth Team in London. We offer flexible working arrangements, generous sabbatical leave, and a strong focus on employee development through tailored learning opportunities. With a commitment to mental wellbeing and a competitive benefits package, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the motor insurance industry.
