Lead Software Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Software Developer to join our growing engineering team, building cloud-native SaaS platforms for the insurance industry. You will help design and develop scalable distributed systems and shared services that support multiple products used by insurers, suppliers, police forces and supporting organisations across the UK and internationally. Our platform is evolving towards a modern AWS-native architecture, making extensive use of serverless technologies, microservices and event-driven systems to deliver highly scalable and reliable solutions. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through to deployment and operational support, collaborating with engineers, product managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for developers who enjoy building scalable cloud services, solving complex technical problems, and continuously improving how software is delivered. Qualifications Essential Requirements • 3+ years professional experience building commercial software systems • Strong experience developing server-side applications using C# and .NET Core • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations • Experience working with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL preferred) • Experience building or deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure • Familiarity with microservices or distributed system architecture • Experience using Git or modern source control systems • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, such as ADO • Experience using Visual Studio or equivalent development environments • A passion for technology and a desire to continuously learn and improve Highly Desirable • Experience working with AWS serverless services (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway) • Front-end development experience with Vue.js, React, Angular or modern JavaScript frameworks • Experience working within Agile / Scrum development environments • Knowledge of event-driven architecture or message bus technologies • Experience implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) • Understanding of software design patterns and clean architecture principles • Experience building microservices-based platforms • Familiarity with AI development tools or AI-assisted engineering workflows • Knowledge of Low Code / No Code platforms • Experience working within the insurance or financial services industry What We’re Looking For We’re particularly interested in developers who enjoy building scalable cloud services and shared platform capabilities, and who are comfortable working with modern distributed architectures on AWS. You should be someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and contributing to the evolution of engineering practices within the team.