Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer - Underwriting Innovation
London | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office) Up to £90,000 + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension + Comprehensive Benefits
A leading global insurer is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join its Underwriting Performance Innovation team , focused on transforming Property & Casualty underwriting through cutting-edge technology.
This is a unique opportunity to work within a cross-functional team of actuaries, technologists, and reinsurance specialists, building tools that empower underwriters with richer, Real Time insights. Current and upcoming products include exposure mapping platforms, LLM-powered document processing, and performance analytics dashboards.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead and mentor software engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning
Collaborate with Value and Delivery Leads to scale from one autonomous team to multiple aligned squads
Guide the design and implementation of software solutions that support underwriting strategy
Drive agile practices and DevOps maturity, managing technical debt and enabling innovation
Champion new ways of working, especially those enabled by generative AI and emerging technologies
Build strong relationships across IT, Data, Security, and Architecture team
What They're Looking For:
A well-rounded leader with strong technical depth and people management experience
Proven ability to coach teams and establish high-quality delivery processes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-paced transformation environments
Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems
Quick to learn new platforms, , and tools
Focused on outcomes-balancing technical quality with business impact
Skills & Experience:
BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
Experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers
Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and agile delivery
Hands-on experience with Python, React, FastAPI , and AWS
Appetite for experimentation and continuous improvement
Experience designing and integrating APIs and containerised applications
Compensation Package Includes:
Base salary up to £90,000
20% annual bonus
10% employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance, enhanced leave, and other flexible benefits
Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the London office
If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, ready to shape the future of insurance through innovation- apply now or reach out to learn more.
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Location:
London

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