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Technical Lead - Software Engineer Full Stack Bristol

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Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An innovative company is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive platform development in the cyber reinsurance sector. This role involves leading a high-performing engineering team, integrating advanced risk modeling into the platform, and actively contributing to the codebase. With over 10 years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles, you will shape the future of risk management through advanced analytics. Join a collaborative and cutting-edge team that thrives on innovation and data science, and make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving InsurTech landscape.

10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership.
Strong skills in Python and PySpark, experience in HPC and data engineering.

Architect and develop a cyber reinsurance platform with advanced reporting.
Build and manage a high-performance engineering team across various domains.

Python

PySpark

HPC

large-scale data engineering

full-stack development

machine learning

cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes)

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Lead (Software Engineer) (Full stack)- Python, PySpark, HPC
Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 | Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

About the Company

My client is a pioneering InsurTech specialising in cyber reinsurance, delivering advanced analytics and underwriting solutions that transform cyber risk management. Their skilled, collaborative team thrives on data science and engineering innovation.

The Role: Technical Lead

We're seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive platform development, build and lead a high-performing engineering team, and integrate advanced risk modelling into their cyber reinsurance platform. This role requires 10+ years' experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in leadership, preferably in insurance or financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development: Architect and develop a cyber reinsurance platform, incorporating:
- Reinsurance submission ingestion, policy administration, cyber risk modelling, portfolio optimisation, and advanced reporting.
Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performance engineering team across HPC, data engineering, and web development.
Collaboration: Work closely with data science and modelling teams to integrate analytical models.
Scaling Strategy: Expand the platform across new business lines.
Hands-On Contribution: Remain actively involved in the codebase, solving technical challenges and mentoring the team.

Qualifications & Skills

10+ years in software engineering, with experience across both Front and Back End development, including 5+ years in leadership (preferably in insurance).
Strong Python and PySpark skills, plus HPC, large-scale data engineering, and full-stack development.
Experience with machine learning, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes), and data lakehouses (Databricks).
Proven success in building and scaling engineering teams and aligning initiatives with business goals.

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