Software Dev. Engineer - II at Upcoming Insure Tech StartUp · Mumbai · 4 - 6 years · ₹16L - ₹26L / yr · Posted 10 Nov 2020

We know that ours is a lofty vision, but we are in it for the long haul. Our work will give everyone the ability to sell Insurance to their customers and improve the economy. For this - we need co-creators who share our vision. We want to do it together with a team of like-minded people who are in it to reinvent the way we do Insurance and potentially connect the entire ecosystem.
We want to grow fast while creating a sustainable business and bring about disruption in an industry, which is a post-COVID world, needs to be disrupted for the better!
We are focused on democratizing Insurance through technology. It is a cloud-based platform connecting distributors to the Insurance Ecosystem to sell and manage Insurance programs. We are creating a middleware connecting consumers, traditional insurance institutions, intermediaries, and service partners on a single platform. Basically, give distributors the ability access to the entire Insurance ecosystem via 1 API / 1 platform.
Our goal is simple - Provide a new way to do Insurance, which is secure, easy, and focuses on the consumer while staying compliant with the frameworks laid down by the regulator.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer / Technology domain.
4-7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a start-up environment/ building SaaS products.
Excellent coding skills with the ability to deliver in a hyper-growth phase.
Hands-on experience in JAVA and practical experience in developing and designing
scalable software solutions.
Excellent Problem-solving skills & amp; understanding of data structures in a complex environment.
Extensive experience in Spring, Hibernate and SpringBoot
Experience in building REST Services
Experience in integrating third party APIs (Payment gateways, SMS gateways, Accounting software APIs, APIs of CRM tools, etc.) into web applications
Experience in working with SQL and no SQL DBs (Preferably Mongo DB)
Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker is a plus
Knowledge of how insurance processes and past experience in working on insurance
applications is a plus.

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- Promote a shared vision for the team, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational objectives.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create opportunities for team members’ professional growth.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between development teams, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless and high-quality software.
Technical Strategy and Execution:
- Define and drive architectural decisions for both backend and frontend systems,ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Advocate and implement best practices in software development, including coding standards, test-driven development (TDD), and peer code reviews.
- Encourage the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-driven tools to optimize development and testing workflows.
- Provide technical direction on backend development using modern frameworks and languages, as well as frontend development using React, Angular, or Svelte.
Process and Quality Management:
- Ensure robust integration between backend APIs and frontend systems for seamless user experiences.
- Establish and enforce coding, testing, and deployment standards for both backend and frontend teams.
- Implement and optimize automated testing frameworks for backend and UI layers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Monitor system performance and application stability, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for efficient and reliable delivery cycles.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a bridge between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
- Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide teams through their implementation.
- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and innovations to stakeholders.
Innovation and Exploration:
- Stay updated on advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrate them into development and quality assurance workflows where applicable.
- Encourage the exploration of cutting-edge technologies, tools, and frameworks for both backend and frontend development.
- Champion the use of AI and machine learning tools for performance optimization, automated testing, and enhanced developer productivity.
Skills & Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills:
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
- Strong technical background in backend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Framework).
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker.
- Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for both backend (e.g., JUnit, Postman) and frontend (e.g., Playwright).
- Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
- Exposure to AI/ML frameworks and libraries for enhancing application features and team efficiency.
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Familiarity with build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
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