Prima

Software Engineer

Prima • ES
Rust Remote
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?
Prima could be the place for you. 

Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we’re trusted by over 4 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Software Engineer to join our Engineering teams
 
This team is the beating heart of Prima. 
 
You’ll be joining over 300 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.
 
Excited to make an impact? Here are the details

What you’ll do

  • Architect and Develop Reusable Code: All descriptions emphasize developing reusable code, promoting code modularity, and ensuring maintainability.
  • Design, Develop, and Maintain Services: Each description highlights the need to design, develop, and maintain services with a focus on consistency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: Close collaboration with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and effective backend or software solutions is a common theme.
  • Code Reviews and Coding Standards: Conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and enforcing coding standards to maintain quality and ensure consistency are key responsibilities in all descriptions.
  • Staying Up-to-date with Technology: Staying updated with the latest trends, advancements, tools, and frameworks, and driving their adoption when appropriate is emphasized in all.
  • Collaboration with Managers: Collaboration with product and engineering managers to define project timelines, estimate effort, and ensure successful delivery is mentioned in each.
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging: Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues to ensure optimal performance and timely resolution are mentioned, particularly with a backend focus.
  • Fostering Continuous Learning and Growth: Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team, either by mentoring junior engineers or through general team culture.

  • What we’re looking for

  • Extensive experience in backend development
  • Strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Good knowledge of event-driven architecture, microservices, and domain-driven design.
  • Enthusiasm for trying new technologies and helping other developers grow.
  • Self-motivated, and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and accountability for deliverables.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment 

  • Nice-to-Have

  • Good knowledge of functional programming languages 
  • Professional experience with at least one of Rust or Elixir
  • Knowledge of TDD
  • Knowledge of RabbitMQ/Kafka