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Back End Engineer

PrimaLondon, England, United Kingdom

30+ days ago

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Job description

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

Fancy helping us shape the future of car insurance?

Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink car insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 4 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Backend Engineer to join our dynamic teams .

This team is the beating heart of Prima.

You’ll be joining over 200 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

Excited to make an impact? Here are the details

What You’ll Do

Architect and Develop Reusable Code : All descriptions emphasize developing reusable code, promoting code modularity, and ensuring maintainability.
Design, Develop, and Maintain Services : Each description highlights the need to design, develop, and maintain services with a focus on consistency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
Collaboration with Stakeholders : Close collaboration with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and effective backend or software solutions is a common theme.
Code Reviews and Coding Standards : Conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and enforcing coding standards to maintain quality and ensure consistency are key responsibilities in all descriptions.
Staying Up-to-date with Technology : Staying updated with the latest trends, advancements, tools, and frameworks, and driving their adoption when appropriate is emphasized in all.
Collaboration with Managers : Collaboration with product and engineering managers to define project timelines, estimate effort, and ensure successful delivery is mentioned in each.
Troubleshooting and Debugging : Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues to ensure optimal performance and timely resolution are mentioned, particularly with a backend focus.
Fostering Continuous Learning and Growth : Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team, either by mentoring junior engineers or through general team culture.

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience in backend development

Strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Good knowledge of event-driven architecture, microservices, and domain-driven design.

Enthusiasm for trying new technologies and helping other developers grow.

Self-motivated, and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and accountability for deliverables.

Experience working in an Agile environment

Nice-to-Have

Good knowledge of functional programming languages

Professional experience with at least one of Rust or Elixir

Knowledge of TDD

Knowledge of RabbitMQ / Kafka

Why You’ll Love It Here

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. So if you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks.

Work Your Way : Enjoy full flexibility – work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.

Grow with us : We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

Thrive and perform : Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

Think you’re a match? Apply now .

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at talent.acquisition@prima.it. Let’s build the future of insurance, together.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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