Lead Software Engineer

• 25/07/25
• London, City of London
• £80k - 90k per year
• Permanent
• Software Engineering
• Full time

Lead Software Engineer – Underwriting Innovation London | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office) Up to £90,000 + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension + Comprehensive Benefits

A leading global insurer is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join its Underwriting Performance Innovation team, focused on transforming Property & Casualty underwriting through cutting-edge technology.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a cross-functional team of actuaries, technologists, and reinsurance specialists, building tools that empower underwriters with richer, real-time insights. Current and upcoming products include exposure mapping platforms, LLM-powered document processing, and performance analytics dashboards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and mentor software engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning

• Collaborate with Value and Delivery Leads to scale from one autonomous team to multiple aligned squads

• Guide the design and implementation of software solutions that support underwriting strategy

• Drive agile practices and DevOps maturity, managing technical debt and enabling innovation

• Champion new ways of working, especially those enabled by generative AI and emerging technologies

• Build strong relationships across IT, Data, Security, and Architecture teams

✅ What They’re Looking For:

• A well-rounded leader with strong technical depth and people management experience

• Proven ability to coach teams and establish high-quality delivery processes

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-paced transformation environments

• Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems

• Quick to learn new platforms, languages, and tools

• Focused on outcomes—balancing technical quality with business impact

Skills & Experience:

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

• Experience leading development teams and mentoring engineers

• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and agile delivery

• Hands-on experience with Python, React, FastAPI, and AWS

• Appetite for experimentation and continuous improvement

• Experience designing and integrating APIs and containerised applications

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base salary up to £90,000

• 20% annual bonus

• 10% employer pension contribution

• Private medical insurance, enhanced leave, and other flexible benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the London office

If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, ready to shape the future of insurance through innovation—apply now or reach out to learn more.