Python Software Engineer- UK

Prima; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company in London is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves developing innovative solutions in the Pricing Domain, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and working with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in Python and a strong understanding of software design practices. Flexible work options and various perks are offered to ensure a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning resources and mentorship

Private healthcare and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of software design and architecture.
• Proficiency in software development practices.
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD and containerization technologies.
• Experience working with messaging/streaming platforms.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead developing tools and microservices in pricing projects.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.

Skills

Experience in software development with Python

Knowledge of software design and architecture

Proficiency in TDD and BDD practices

Passion for programming and best practices

Knowledge of CI/CD and containerization

Experience with messaging platforms like Kafka

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

Docker

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance? Prima could be the place for you. Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 4 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team.

This team is the beating heart of Prima. You’ll be joining over 300 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

Excited to make an impact? Here are the details

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer in the Pricing Domain, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of insurance pricing and underwriting. You'll be at the forefront of designing and developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business, data science, and engineering.

Prima's Pricing and Underwriting technology streamlines the creation and updating of insurance tariffs, automating routine tasks and reducing the time for introducing new tariffs. It eliminates manual, repetitive work from the process and offers scalability and flexibility. It enables easy access to high-quality data and provides tools for troubleshooting and explaining pricing behavior. This technology empowers Pricing Data Scientists and Underwriters, resulting in significant time savings and enhanced efficiency. It has a positive impact on Customer Service Agents and Intermediaries, ultimately improving the experience and providing great prices for Prima's end customers.

What you’ll do

• Take the lead in developing the tools, microservices and infrastructure for our pricing and underwriting projects
• Work in a dynamic team of engineers within the Pricing Domain, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support
• Collaborate closely with product managers and our stakeholders, including data scientists, to deliver high-quality pricing solutions
• Grow, read, stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and trends to ensure Prima remains at the cutting edge of insurance technology

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience in software development with Python
• Strong knowledge of software design and architecture
• Proficiency in software development practices like TDD and BDD, ensuring our code is marked by quality, readability, and maintainability
• Passion for programming, willingness to explore new technologies, and a commitment to coding best practices
• Practical Knowledge of CI/CD, IaC, containerization technologies
• Experience working with messaging/streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ) and designing relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-Have

• Practical Knowledge of Rust/Elixir
• Proficiency in cloud-based systems (preferably AWS)
• Previous experience with data orchestration tools and frameworks (preferably Databricks)
• Familiarity with Domain Driven Design
• Experience in infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi), container orchestration (e.g. K8s, Knative) and Service mesh
• Experience in ML, MLOps or Data science
• Previous exposure to insurance or pricing related fields

Please, keep in mind that we are evaluating mid and senior-level profiles.

Why you’ll love it here

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.

• 🤸 Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility – work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.
• 🏁 Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.
• 🌈 Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

Think you’re a match? Apply now.

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at [e-mail]. Let’s build the future of insurance, together.