Fruition Group is partnering with a high‑growth Insurtech unicorn that is scaling its engineering function. This is a unique chance to work on both proven, revenue‑generating products and greenfield initiatives that are reshaping the future of insurance. It is an ideal role for a driven Lead Engineer who thrives in ambitious environments and wants to make a tangible impact.
Base pay range
Location: London - 1x a month
Salary: Up to £120,000 (D.O.E) + benefits
What will I be doing:
* Design, develop, and optimise scalable backend services in Python, leveraging FastAPI.
* Lead architectural discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Deliver complex features end‑to‑end – from design through deployment and monitoring.
* Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.
* Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver at pace.
* Continuously raise the bar for engineering standards, code quality, and delivery.
* Shape the long‑term direction of the platform's service‑oriented architecture.
* Champion the use of AI and automation to enhance productivity across the team.
What experience do I need:
* Strong background building and scaling Python‑based systems (FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST).
* Proven leadership experience in a development environment.
* Solid expertise in microservices, APIs, messaging patterns, and distributed systems.
* Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation (Docker; Kubernetes preferred).
* Strong engineering fundamentals – testing, clean code, performance tuning, and algorithms.
* Experience with relational and non‑relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
* Comfortable working in agile, fast‑moving environments with high ownership.
* Curious about new technology, with a growth mindset and interest in AI‑driven tools.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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