Overview
We are looking for a Technical Lead to anchor a squad of engineers for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality software and driving engineering excellence within the esure Group.
Company Description
Esure Group is on a mission to revolutionise insurance. With more than 2 million customers we deliver Home and Motor coverage through the esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. Built on digital innovation, we are reshaping the industry with advanced technology, data‑driven insights and personalised experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and coach a squad of developers, QA engineers, and architects.
* Drive technical strategy, architecture evolution, and code quality improvements.
* Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a clear mission, healthy backlog, and Agile practices.
* Advise on new technology choices and ensure adherence to CI/CD, testing and deployment pipelines.
* Act as a senior contributor within the esure engineering community and share knowledge.
Qualifications
* Deep passion for technology and a customer‑centric mindset.
* Hands‑on Java expertise; Spring Boot experience is essential.
* Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, and ideally Kubernetes.
* Cloud platform experience, preferably AWS.
* Design and develop distributed, scalable, and highly available systems.
* Advocacy of Agile practices: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous delivery.
* Proven people‑management skills and a history of coaching teams in an agile environment.
Interview Process
1. Introductory call with a Talent Partner.
2. 1‑hour interview with the Head of Technology.
3. 1‑hour interview with two Technical Leads, including a technical task.
4. 30‑minute meeting with members of an Agile Squad (Product Owner & Delivery Manager).
5. Final meeting with the Head of Technology and the Chief Technology Officer.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.
* 28 days annual leave plus 8 flexible days and holiday accrual.
* Company‑funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
* 50 % discount on esure products for employees and spouses, 10 % discount for direct family.
* Professional development: training, mentoring, academy access, career conversations.
* 2 volunteering days per year.
* Hybrid working model and flexible work arrangements.
Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and harness diverse perspectives to better serve our customers, community, and organisation. Our policies reflect this commitment across hiring, growth, and everyday practice.
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