Technical Lead - Remote Contract Role at esure Group

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Lead - Remote to join our innovative team at esure Group. This role is pivotal in shaping our digital transformation journey in the insurance sector. As a Technical Lead, you will manage a talented team of engineers dedicated to delivering exceptional software solutions and customer experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a squad of engineers, ensuring high technical standards and collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, and QA teams.
• Utilize your hands-on software development expertise to guide the team in implementing innovative digital technologies.
• Collaborate with Architects and Principal Engineers to evolve our technology choices and architecture.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, focusing on code quality, testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Actively participate in esure’s engineering community, sharing your technical expertise and advocating for tech changes beyond your squad.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead in a software development environment, particularly with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices, Jenkins, Docker, and ideally Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Ability to design and develop distributed, scalable, and highly available systems with a customer-centric approach.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, TDD, and BDD.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the insurance industry or FinTech.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages or frameworks.
• Previous experience in a remote working environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme recognizing your contributions.
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 flexible days.
• Company-funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• 50% discount on insurance products for you and your spouse/partner.
• Access to hands-on training, mentoring, and career development resources.
• Two volunteering days per year to support local communities.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you perform at your best.