At a Glance
- Tasks: Build scalable software and lead innovative projects in a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join Velocity Tech, a leader in transforming the insurance industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a fast-growing company with exciting career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing tech that revolutionises the insurance sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and a passion for collaboration and innovation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Direct message the job poster from Velocity Tech Velocity Tech is working with a market-leading organisation that is transforming a centuries-old industry through cutting-edge technology, machine learning, and data-driven innovation.
Their platform enables brokers to get instant, data-powered insurance quotes in seconds instead of days, making them one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive players in their field.
They are now seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team.
This role is pivotal in providing technical leadership to delivery squads and the wider engineering organisation, championing best practices, and delivering impactful, production-ready software.
The Role The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary engineering team spanning software development, data engineering, platform operations, and algorithm research.
Working closely with product teams, they will design, develop, and deliver high-quality features for a broker platform that sits at the heart of the business’s success.
Key Responsibilities Build robust, scalable software for mission-critical, web-based applications.
Design, build, test, document, and maintain APIs and integrations.
Develop functionality in Kotlin-based core services within cross-functional squads.
Uphold quality using automated testing, pairing, and code reviews.
Collaborate with Product teams to translate user requirements into effective technical solutions.
Document technical design and analysis.
Evaluate system architecture and identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
Rapidly prototype new ideas and emerging technologies.
Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies.
Mentor and coach engineering colleagues in technical and domain knowledge.
Contribute opinions and insights into system architecture to support new functionality delivery.
Required Skills
Wanted: Staff Software Engineer employer: Velocity Tech
Velocity Tech is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and mentorship for our teams, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while working on impactful AI and cloud projects. Our commitment to agile methodologies and quality delivery not only enhances your professional skills but also allows you to make a meaningful contribution to our clients' success.
