We are transforming the insurance industry through the power of decision intelligence.
Disconnected systems, unruly data, and outdated processes are undermining the ability of insurers to make their…
We are transforming the insurance industry through the power of decision intelligence.
Disconnected systems, unruly data, and outdated processes are undermining the ability of insurers to make their…
Sector: Insurtech — Pricing Decision Intelligence for commercial P&C insurers
Headquarters: London, UK
Founded: 2017
Recent raise: $73M Series B (Jan 2024) led by Battery Ventures
Employees (approx.): 253
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Disconnected systems, messy data, and outdated processes in insurance pricing and underwriting.
Founded
2017
Industry
Software Development
Funding Track Record
Series B- January 2024
$73,000,000
Participants included Highland Europe and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Unknown (prior disclosed round)- 2021
$18,000,000
Investor Signal
“Battery Ventures led Series B with participation from Highland Europe and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Engineering Manager
On-SiteLondon, GB
On-Site • London, GB
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Who you are
People management (both the good and the difficult): usually 7-9 direct reports (with potentially multiple teams)
Minimum of two years managing (performance reviews, 1:1, regular feedback, technical roadmaps, and team strategy)
Bonus points if you have also mentored or managed Junior Engineering Managers (or helped people onto the EM path)
Hands-on previous experience with technologies and concepts:
Web services
Database technology: We currently use PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), but any SQL or NoSQL experience will be a plus
APIs - structure and design best practices (including security, resilience, versioning)
Platform architecture and design - we use AWS, Terraform, Docker
We currently use Rust, Kotlin, and Python. Experience with any of them would be great, but experience using any relatively modern language is required
Processes such as Software Development Lifecycles, Personal Development Planning, Enterprise customer strategies
Agile methodologies - Scrum, Kanban etc
Experience hiring and retaining high-quality engineering talent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in growing and retaining a team
Foresight and planning experience
Bonus points for project and product management experience
What the job involves
The application process
Initial call with our Talent team to kick things off
Manager Interview (60 mins)
Leadership Interview (45 mins)
Technical Interview - Systems Design whiteboard (90 mins)
Meet the VP Engineering (60 mins)
Values Interview (90 mins)
We offer!
Please note that background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with our governance policie
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