Full Stack Software Developer (Hybrid setup)
Swiss Re · Madrid, Spain · 19d ago
Our engineering team is growing, and we are looking for a Full-stack Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the development of our product and in speeding up the IT delivery growth in iptiQ. We promise you the freedom and space you need to be creative, show off your skills, and grow your expertise. This is an outstanding chance to become part of our growing team and deliver solutions in large scaling distributed event driven system.
Our Technology Stack
Our cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS platform runs on AWS. We use Kotlin, Java, SpringBoot, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL on the backend, and ReactJS and TypeScript on the frontend. Our continuous delivery pipeline leverages GitLab. We are using Prometheus, ElasticSearch, Kibana and Grafana as our logging and monitoring stack.
Our mission
iptiQ is not just an insurance company; we are at the forefront of integrating technology into the life and health insurance space. We employ people with diverse technical backgrounds who are eager to solve some of the industry's most complex problems and make a lasting impact on our customers globally. At iptiQ, you'll not only be a part of transforming the insurance industry but also work on large-scale applications and new platforms that redefine how insurance products are developed and delivered. From revolutionizing underwriting processes to creating user-centric digital health tools, our engineers are at the heart of iptiQ's mission to transform the world of insurance.
About the Role
In your role as a software engineer, you will participate in the development of different technical areas like frontend orchestration of iptiQ web solutions - using modern web technologies (ReactJS, Redux, MaterialUI, JSS, GraphQL) and highly scalable microservices written in Java and Kotlin, owning the code-base and following best coding practices. You will actively engage in driving application quality along with test automation engineers, continuously building, inspecting and shaping up the product throughout the entire lifecycle. Last but not least, you will use your mentoring skills, supporting junior software engineers and sharing your knowhow with other tech-savvy team members. You'll have the flexibility to move between teams and projects, growing with our dynamic industry and contributing to an ecosystem that's constantly evolving. We value versatility and leadership, and we rely on our engineers to be proactive and enthusiastic in tackling new challenges across the tech spectrum.
About the Team
Our tech team works with the latest enterprise technology and tools, pushing the boundaries with every new project. We’re the software engineering engine behind a fast-growing risk-tech start-up that helps millions of end users access affordable and easy to buy life insurance.
You will join the team that is responsible for the company Web, Public API and Document rendering solutions, an international team distributed between Netherlands, Spain and Slovakia. The team member are friendly, high-skilled professionals with a strong team-player culture.
About You
- As member of a team with a strong collaboration culture, you are a team-player professional and a confident communicator who can engage with colleagues in person, in writing and online meetings
- Entrepreneurial mindsets
- Highly motivated to learn and adapt in different areas of software engineering
- Passionate about improving developer experience and software quality
- Eager to take on responsibility and result oriented
- Role model who values mutual support and success
- Demonstrated track record of proficiency in several elements of our technology stack (Kotlin, Java, SpringBoot, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache, Kafka, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Optional: ReactJS and TypeScript) is expected.
You will
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Participate in designing and developing new features and products that align with user needs and business goals.
- Work closely with team members, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to ensure a cohesive development process and product outcome.
- Identify system problems, debug issues, and implement fixes promptly to ensure continuous product functionality
- Mentor junior team members
Essentials:
- Bachelor´s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equicalent is a must
- Experience in ReactJS and JavaScript front-end frameworks
- Solid understanding wand proficiency with backend microservice development in JAVA/Kotlin
- Experience in node.js
- Good sense of styling principles and experience with either CSS/SCSS, JSS, HTML or styled components.
- High coding standards, comfortable with using unit testing frameworks such as: React Testing Library, Jest).
- Understanding of user interface, client / server integrations concepts
Nice to have:
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- Experience with authentication principles such as OAuth2
- Experience with test-driven-development
- Familiarity with microservice architecture, API, solution design, and overall development process
- Familiarity with GraphQL and Back-end for Front-end (BFF) technology/concepts
- Experience with GitLab, Cloudflare, CI/CD pipeline
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
- Professional growth and learning opportunities
- Flexible working time
We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.
For Spain the base salary range for this position is between EUR 42,000 and EUR 70,000 per year (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.
In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
About iptiQ
At iptiQ, we partner with established brands around the world to create impactful digital insurance solutions. We make it easier for consumers to buy the insurance they need from the brands they trust. We provide life and non-life insurance through our end-to-end digital platform and build multi-channel customer experiences.
What we offer our employees is outstanding. Hybrid working in offices across the world, phenomenal learning & career opportunities and a culture that encourages new perspectives to challenge conventions and come up with innovative solutions. We believe in the power of inclusion. Drawing on our employees' broad range of perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds stimulates creativity and gives us a competitive edge. iptiQ embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, or other characteristic and can be their authentic self. Ignite your curiosity to shape digital insurance.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
iptiQ is part of Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading providers of re/insurance and risk transfer solutions. This means we’re backed by Swiss Re’s capital strength and more than 150 years of risk knowledge. Through our partnerships, we contribute to Swiss Re’s vision to make the world more resilient.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for special needs are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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