Staff Software Engineer: Tech Lead for Kotlin & Cloud

Velocity Tech; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven insurance firm based in London is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team. The ideal candidate will lead the development of scalable software solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Strong experience in modern web technologies and software engineering principles is required, with a focus on agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £60,000 annually with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level experience in software engineering.
• Experience developing in Kotlin-based core services.
• Experience in financial markets or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Build robust, scalable software for web-based applications.
• Design and maintain APIs and integrations.
• Collaborate with Product teams for technical solutions.

Skills

Senior-level experience working across a modern web stack

Strong grounding in software engineering principles

Proficiency with a server-side language

Experience with cloud infrastructure

Knowledge of continuous integration/delivery pipelines

Familiarity with build tools

Experience working in agile environments

Knowledge of project management tools

Experience in financial markets

Job description

A technology-driven insurance firm based in London is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team. The ideal candidate will lead the development of scalable software solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Strong experience in modern web technologies and software engineering principles is required, with a focus on agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £60,000 annually with opportunities for career advancement.