Reliability and Performance Engineer

Esure Group PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance company is seeking a Technical Lead to manage an Agile software development squad. You will lead, coach, and provide hands-on software development while ensuring high technical standards. Ideal candidates should have strong Java expertise, CI/CD, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. This full-time permanent role includes competitive salary and benefits, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Company-funded private medical insurance

Discounts on insurance products

Professional growth opportunities

Two volunteering days per year

Hybrid working approach

Wide range of health and lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Passionate about people development and motivation.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Deep love of technology with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers.
• Ensure high technical standards are met.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog.

Skills

Strong Java expertise

Experience with Spring Boot

Leadership in Agile environments

CI/CD knowledge

Docker and Kubernetes experience

Advocacy of Agile methodologies

Tools

Jenkins

AWS

Job description

Technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continue to drive, shape and deliver our customer‑centric, data‑driven and digital‑first strategy. This vacancy is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract position.

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead for a squad, ensuring collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA’s, Architects and the wider business.
• Lead, manage and coach a team of engineers and provide expert hands‑on software development.
• Ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to keep the squad mission clear, aligned with the wider technology strategy, maintain a healthy backlog and work to Agile practices.
• Work with our Architects and Principal Engineers on new technology choices and architecture evolution.
• Continuously improve engineering practices in the squad, including code quality, testing and CI CD.
• Act as a senior member of esure’s engineering community.
• Share technical expertise with the team and champion or drive technology change beyond the squad.

Qualifications

• A deep love of technology with a customer‑centric approach.
• A passion for people development and motivation.
• Experience leading a software‑development squad in an Agile environment.
• Strong Java expertise with Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (ideally Kubernetes) and cloud platforms, ideally AWS.
• Design and development experience of distributed, scalable, highly available systems.
• Advocacy of Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous integration.

Job Details

Job Tenure: Full‑time, permanent (previously stated 12‑month fixed‑term contract). Salary: Competitive.

Company Description

Ready to join a team that is 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 are 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 are 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.

Interview Process (subject to change)

• Introductory call with a Talent Partner to explore the position in more detail.
• 1 hour interview with the Head of Technology.
• 1 hour interview with 2 Technical Leads, including a technical task and interview questions.
• 30‑minute meeting with members of an Agile Squad (Product Owner and Delivery Manager).
• Final meeting with the Head of Technology and the Chief Technology Officer.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme recognising hard work and contributions.
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days, and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Company‑funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products: 50 % off for yourself and spouse/partner, 10 % off for direct family members.
• Professional growth through hands‑on training, mentoring, access to exclusive academies, regular career conversations and partner resources.
• Two volunteering days per year to support local communities.
• Hybrid working approach offering flexibility and support for work‑life balance.
• Access to a wide range of perks to support health, wellbeing, lifestyle and finances.

Inclusive Workplace

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. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation.