Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Top 3 Reasons To Join Us

• Competitive Salary
• International Environment
• Working on the latest tech for the Insurtech Market Leader

About Us

At CoverGo, our mission is to empower all insurance companies to make insurance 100% digital and accessible to everyone.

• We are a leading global no-code insurance platform for health, life, and P&C
• We’re the winner of the Insurtech of the Year in all of Asia and other awards globally
• We work with insurance enterprise clients such as AXA, Bupa, MSIG, Dai-ichi, Bank of China Group Insurance, and many more
• We're an international, diverse team of over 120 people with 30 nationalities and team members working remotely from all over the world
• We are fully funded and backed by reputable VC funds and strategic institutional investors
• We have a global presence in Asia, EMEA and the Americas
• We’ve grown our annualized revenue by over 30x since January 2021
• We’re constantly working towards making CoverGo a workplace that you love coming to. We deeply believe that bringing together a diversity of thoughts, expressions, and perspectives is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world

About the Role

As the Senior Backend Engineer at CoverGo, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining our innovative insurance enterprise software solutions. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of new features, showcasing your proficiency in backend frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and maintain code quality through testing. Your role will also involve investigating and addressing bugs promptly, ensuring the reliability and security of our products.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement and maintain new features and functionalities for our products, understand the requirements of insurance businesses and translate them into scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Develop application backend, demonstrating expertise in various technologies and frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with product, design, engineering teams and UX designers to understand end-user requirements, use cases, and technical concepts, translating them into a cohesive and effective solution while ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Optimize performance of the application to handle large amounts of data and high user traffic, delivering a smooth user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best coding practices, while also writing and executing unit tests and integration tests to maintain code quality.
• Investigate and promptly fix bugs to maintain the reliability of our products.
• Ensure security and compliance by following best practices for securing web applications and adhering to relevant regulations in handling sensitive customer data.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices to ensure we remain competitive and innovative.
• Design technical implementation with scalability and flexibility in mind, accommodating new features and changes as the number of clients and users grows.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced developers, aiding in their technical growth and effective contribution to the team's goals.

What We Need

• Proven experience of 6+ years as a Backend Engineer, working on complex SaaS applications.
• Strong technical background with proficiency in backend technologies, such as Java, Spring, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for building scalable applications.
• Thorough understanding and practical experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure robust and well-tested code.
• Experience with unit, integration and function testing using backend testing libraries.
• In-depth knowledge of web security best practices and experience in ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in performance optimization for high-traffic web applications.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and a good understanding of cloud infrastructure and solutions.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and bug-fixing.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical team members with diverse backgrounds.
• A passion for staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in software development.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• International Environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid Work Model
• 15 Days Annual Leave
• 13th-month Pay
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Stock Options after 6 months
• Health Insurance
• Company activities and events
• Learning and development plan

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