Senior Software Engineer

Ready to take the next step in your career? Work alongside talented individuals, develop your skills, and make a difference to customers around the world.

At INSHUR, we are more than just insurance. We're a team committed to delivering exceptional service and staying true to the principles that drive us forward.

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Senior Software Engineer Location Brighton

Employment Type Full time

Location Type Hybrid

Department Ready to pioneer the future of AI-augmented engineering and redefine the speed of software delivery? This could be the place for you!

Trusted by the world's leading platforms - Uber, Uber Eats, Amazon, Bolt, Ola, FreeNow - and pioneering the future of autonomous vehicle insurance, INSHUR is redefining the future of mobility.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer working on distributed systems to join us at INSHUR!

We'll be based in sunny Brighton ️ (sea , chips , and seagulls ️ included), and our company embraces a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in both collaborative office settings and the comfort of your own home . You'll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues at our Brighton office at least once a week, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment.

You'll be working on re inventing insurance in exciting markets across multiple territories including the UK , US , and the Netherlands , with plans to expand. Supported by (and reporting to) an Engineering Manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 8 10 who believe in pioneering AI engineering workflows and transforming team practices through agentic collaboration.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for acting as a pathfinder, orchestrating AI agents to research, plan, and implement complex distributed systems while demonstrating to the wider team how to leverage these tools to increase velocity and quality.

You'll be working on:

• Orchestrate Architecture: Own the design and implementation of distributed systems and event driven architectures (Java/NodeJS/Go/GCP/Kubernetes), utilising AI agents to validate scalability and security patterns before implementation.
• AI Native Development: Leverage tools like Claude Code to research, plan, and write code, delivering features at a velocity that exceeds standard manual engineering estimates.
• Mentorship & Evolution: Act as a force multiplier for the team by demonstrating agentic workflows and running internal sessions on how to effectively "steer" AI to solve engineering problems.
• Quality & Governance: Verify AI generated outputs against our engineering standards to ensure we are not introducing "AI generated technical debt."
• Pathfinding: Establish a personal "AI native" workflow to ingest existing repository patterns and propose department wide improvements to the developer experience.

While we prioritise aptitude and passion over a strict checklist of requirements, we've outlined a core set of skills we believe will lead to success in this role. To make things clear, we've categorized them into "essentials to thrive in the role" and "additional skills that could set you apart".

We'd love to hear from you if you have

these essentials to thrive in the role:

• AI Native / Agentic Workflow: You have effectively used tools like Claude Code to plan, architect, and code, and can clearly explain how you steer agents to achieve complex goals.
• Distributed Systems Architecture: You have a deep understanding of microservices, event driven design, and GCP, which is vital for validating AI generated outputs.
• Golang / Java / Polyglot Mindset: You possess a solid understanding of Go or Java (inc Spring) to verify code, while being able to use AI to bridge syntax gaps rapidly.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: You are able to enforce TDD/BDD standards even when code is generated by AI.
• Innovation & Growth Mindset: You are passionate about bringing new workflows to a scale up environment and "learning in the open."

these additional skills that could set you apart:

• Scaling Experience: You have worked with distributed systems at a significant scale.
• Advanced Tooling Proficiency: You have a demonstrated track record using AI coding assistants like Cursor or Claude Code to solve legacy code issues.
• Mentorship Track Record: You have experience sharing knowledge and upskilling teams on new technologies or methodologies.

You'll love it here if you:

• Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
• Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• Enjoy in a fast paced environment where change happens quickly.
• Enjoy innovating with AI and other technologies to find creative solutions.
• Are solutions focused and driven to overcome challenges.
• Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
• Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You may not enjoy working here if:

• Prefer a more structured, slow moving environment.
• Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
• Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.
• Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

Collaborating with AI: At INSHUR, we see AI as a powerful collaborator. We use technology to innovate, and our hiring process is no exception. For us, AI is a tool to enhance our processes and help you showcase your best self-we never use it to make the final hiring decision. We actively encourage you to use AI tools to help you shine, and you can learn more about how we collaborate with AI, and our tips for how you can too, here .

What to expect from the process:

• Screen & Intro: 30 minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience with AI agents.
• HM Interview: minute video call with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering to delve into workflow, mindset, and AI tool usage.
• The "Agent" Test: A live technical task where you'll use Claude Code (or your preferred agent) to solve a complex requirement or refactor code.
• Final Stage: minute interview with the broader team and People Team to assess collaboration and "Learning in the open."
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