Job Description
Direct message the job poster from Velocity TechVelocity 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 RoleThe 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 ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 & ExperienceSenior-level experience working across a modern web stack.Strong grounding in software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, ER modelling).Proficiency with a server-side language, ideally JVM-based.Experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools.Knowledge of continuous integration/delivery pipelines.Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven) and version control (e.g., Git/GitHub).Experience working in agile environments (Scrum or Kanban).Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira).Experience in financial markets, fintech, or insurtech is preferred.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Velocity Tech by 2xGet notified about new Software Engineer jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 year agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£60,000.00 19 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGraduate Software Engineer 2025 - PlatformLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineer-Full stack (All Levels)London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom £55,000.00-£75,000.00 1 month agoGraduate Software Engineer 2025 - RegTechLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineer - £70K - £100K - Start UpLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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