Software Engineer

Esure Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to join their technology team. The role involves extensive backend development in Java and working within an Agile environment to design and improve digital products. Ideal candidates should have experience with microservices architecture and a proficiency in coding best practices, along with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus flexible days

Company funded private medical insurance

Insurance product discounts

Hands-on training and mentoring

Volunteering days for community support

Qualifications

• Experience as a developer in a scaled Agile environment.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot is essential.
• Hand-on experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an Agile team on digital products.
• Design and improve customer and partner experiences.
• Write secure, high-quality code at scale.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in Java

Experience in Agile environment

Hands-on with microservices architecture

Familiarity with Spring Boot

Knowledge of financial billing domains

Experience with event streaming

Proficiency in coding best practices

Tools

Spring Framework

Apache Kafka

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Overview

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! We’ve 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, we’re 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.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting 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 esure’s 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 You’ll do:

• Collaborate as a key member of a high-performing Agile team, crafting the future of esure’s 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 esure’s 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 we'd love you to bring:

• 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 financial 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.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s 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.
• Hands-on training, mentoring, access to exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• 2 volunteering days per year to support local communities.
• Access to internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas.
• Hybrid working approach with flexibility on how and where you work.
• Full benefits overview available via Reward and benefits | Esure Group PLC.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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.