We’re pushing the boundaries of Insurance Technology.

INSTANDA is the world’s first no-code cloud-based platform, we are changing the way Insurers can design and deliver insurance products to market, allowing them to configure new products at speed completely disrupting the legacy norms in the industry.

INSTANDA has grown significantly in recent years, and we are now a team of 180+ employees primarily based in the UK and US, with partnerships that operate worldwide. We're continuing to grow our business, and Software Engineering is at the forefront of our growth plans.

The company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that. We encourage you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way.

We use the latest technologies to revolutionise the insurtech industry, investing in our employees through training and multiple employee benefits. We try and instil in employees that not only have a real sense of shared ownership, but are granted share options to benefit from our long-term success making everyone an owner of the business.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking talented Senior Software Engineers to join our growing Software Engineering team in Portugal with a passion for software development and building great products to work on our platform. Reporting to the Development Lead, you will be working as part of an agile team, building an industry changing SaaS platform using the latest technologies.

These are Portugal based roles, you must be eligible to live and work in Portugal without restriction.

Responsibilities:

Deep analysis of requirements, planning and developing new features for our platform.
Production of high-quality code with consideration of performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Reviewing the team’s code contributions, enforcing coding standards and ensuring high quality software development practices.
Managing source code repositories and branching strategies.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to provide technical solutions that align with business objectives.
Fixing software defects, code refactoring, and identifying areas for improvement in our code base.
Writing extensive unit and integration tests.
Providing guidance, mentorship, and expertise to junior and mid-level Software Engineers.
Working in a fast-paced agile environment, delivering over sprints.
Attending and engaging in sprint ceremonies.

Requirements

Technical:

Professional software development experience in similar roles.
Strong working knowledge of
C# .NET
LINQ and Entity Framework
SQL Server
Web APIs
Source control management
Unit tests
Experience with:
OOP, SOLID and secure coding principles
Software design patterns
Web-based languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Microservices
Azure DevOps
Ability to tackle complex technical challenges and resolve critical issues that require deep knowledge and experience.
Intellectual curiosity and capable of challenging designs to ensure the highest quality of functionality for our clients.
Awareness of latest technologies and industry trends.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and manage expectations of stakeholders.
Ability to allocate time effectively across different responsibilities, such as coding, mentorship and participation in meetings and discussions.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and delegate work to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Bootstrap CSS framework and front-end development
Familiarity with Azure
Multi-tenanted SaaS software solutions
Insurance industry experience
We offer a generous 28 days annual leave allowance, in addition to Bank Holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (maximum 5 days)
You also have the option of buying up to 5 additional holiday days per year.
Active social committee who arrange events throughout the year.

Behavioural:

Ability to tackle complex technical challenges and resolve critical issues that require deep knowledge and experience.
Intellectual curiosity and capable of challenging designs to ensure the highest quality of functionality for our clients.
Awareness of latest technologies and industry trends.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and manage expectations of stakeholders.
Ability to allocate time effectively across different responsibilities, such as coding, mentorship and participation in meetings and discussions.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and delegate work to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Bootstrap CSS framework and front-end development
Familiarity with Azure
Multi-tenanted SaaS software solutions
Insurance industry experience

It would be a bonus for candidates to have exposure to the following, but these are nice to haves:

Bootstrap CSS framework and front-end development
Familiarity with Azure
Multi-tenanted SaaS software solutions
Insurance industry experience

Benefits

We offer a generous 28 days annual leave allowance, in addition to Bank Holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (maximum 5 days)
You also have the option of buying up to 5 additional holiday days per year.
Fully remote role
Active social committee who arrange events throughout the year.
Inclusion in the company share plan
All employees are included in the company bonus scheme
200€ yearly allowance for office equipment
Annual Learning & Development allowance of 1250€
Free access to LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft ESI Learning platforms
Daily food allowance of 5,4

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Please apply using the following link
We are not using any agencies or staffing firms for this role – please do not contact us
You must be eligible to live and work in Portugal to apply for these roles