Senior Software Engineer

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented manner.

This results in a pricing solution that enables insurance companies to model risks 10 times faster with greater predictive power than traditional methods, whilst including next-generation reserving features, offering an end-to-end platform that anticipates and accounts for future claims.

Akur8 has already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
• In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024

With 41 nationalities on our team and offices in 7 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320 clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

Our Engineering team is the driving force behind an exhilarating development journey, sculpting the gold standard in insurance pricing software according to our ambitious development roadmap.

You are an experienced Software Engineer looking forward to being part of a global dynamic team. You have a client-first approach that will help us build our complex data-processing solution and an objective-driven mindset. You possess a sharp curiosity to understand both the smallest details and the general purpose of the features being developed.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and enhance a new module for our platform, working across the full stack to deliver robust and scalable web solutions.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to refine features and user flows, contributing to the creation of a seamless user experience.
• Apply best practices in software development, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and built-in high-quality testing.
• Participate in team discussions to ensure alignment on technical implementation and product goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code to support the growth of the platform.
• Being in close contact with our clients to ensure we develop software that exceeds their expectations.

Technology stack:

• Java 21 (Spring), Angular 18+, Python, AWS, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Be willing and eager to mentor newcomers and junior engineers.
• Experience with backend development, preferably with Java and Spring Boot (or similar technologies).
• Experience with frontend development, ideally using TypeScript and Angular (or comparable modern frameworks).
• Familiarity with modern software development best practices such as TDD, BDD, and Hexagonal Architecture.
• Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• A fluent level of spoken English.

Additional bonus:

• Interest or experience in Machine Learning.

IMPORTANT: You must possess Canadian nationality or a working visa that will allow you to work from our Montreal office.

As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Health insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Generous vacation policy
• Commuter benefit
• Gym membership via ClassPass
• IT equipment allowance

Additional benefits:

• Professional development & trainings
• Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events
• Fun goodies