Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

Weve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, were now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

We are currently recruitment for a Software Engineer to join our technology team. We are seeking a motivated individual to work across the full Software Development Lifecycle and be involved in end to end software development.

Join a dynamic cross-functional team dedicated to designing, building, and supporting innovative technical products and services that drive esures ambitious digital business. This is a great opportunity to work on industry leading products and become a pivotal part of our future. We are looking for someone who has extensive backend development experience with Java and understands what its like to work in an ever changing, Agile environment.

What Youll do:

• Collaborate as a key member of a high-performing Agile team, crafting the future of esures digital journey.
• Design and develop pioneering digital and technical products to improve the experience of our customers and business partners
• Help define the technical direction for the products you support, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Write secure, tested, and high-quality code that performs at scale.
• Participate in second-line support for applications and platforms, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Contribute to the rollout of our Enterprise Agile approach and support esures ongoing transformation journey.
• Proactively find opportunities to improve technical quality, streamline processes, and reduce technical debt.
• Continuously improve ways of working by challenging existing processes and proposing innovative solutions.
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and foster collaboration across teams and departments.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience as a developer in a scaled Agile environment, ideally working with delivery partners and third-party applications.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot is essential. Familiarity with the Spring Framework and tools like Apache Kafka is a bonus.
• Knowledge of finical billing domains / systems
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture , database programming , and event streaming in a cloud-based environment.
• Proficiency in applying standard methodologies in code quality, such as continuous integration, unit testing, and peer reviews.
• Experience developing and scaling high-traffic websites or critically important business systems.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, especially BDD frameworks , is a plus.

The Interview Process (subject to change):

• Youll start with an introductory call with one of our Recruitment Partners. This is a get to know you session and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• 1st stage: 30min conversation with a Technical Lead
• 2nd stage: 1 hour technical interview with Technical Lead and one other
• Decision

Whats in it for you?:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esures success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• Well elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• Driving good in the world couldnt be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities.
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• Were a proud supporter of the ABIs Make Flexible Work campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.
• And much more; See a full overview of our benefits here Reward and benefits | Esure Group PLC

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.