Hybrid Senior Backend Engineer, Analytics

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About the role

  • Build scalable data systems in Kotlin to ingest, process, and explore complex insurance datasets for real-time insights.
  • Design distributed analytics infrastructure on AWS using Terraform to handle enterprise-scale data volumes.
  • Deliver customer-facing analytics features that transform how users understand and optimise risk modelling.
  • Drive technical innovation in data architecture and pilot emerging technologies and AI/ML approaches.
  • Collaborate across Product, UX, and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into elegant technical solutions.
  • Elevate system quality through robust architecture decisions, comprehensive testing, and clear documentation.

Requirements

  • Built production backend systems with proven experience as a polyglot engineer, ideally with strong Kotlin skills.
  • Strong Kotlin skills and ability to work across multiple languages and tech stacks.
  • Delivered scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
  • Hands-on experience building distributed systems that handle real-world data volumes.
  • Designed robust data architectures with a strong grasp of distributed systems and API development.
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and delivering customer-facing features.
  • Maintained high code quality standards with clean, well-documented, maintainable systems.
  • Demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies, particularly around data processing, analytics platforms, and AI/ML tools.
  • Comfortable with hybrid working (spending 2–3 days in the office each week).
  • Candidates must not require visa sponsorship (hx is not in a position to provide visa sponsorship).

Benefits

  • £5,000 training and conference budget for individual and group development.
  • 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays (33 days total).
  • Company pension scheme via Penfold.
  • Mental health support and therapy via Spectrum.life.
  • Individual wellbeing allowance via Juno.
  • Private healthcare insurance through AXA.
  • Income protection and Life Insurance.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Top-spec equipment (laptop, screens, adjustable desks, etc.).
  • Regular remote and in-person hackathons, lunch and learns, socials, and game nights.
  • Team breakfasts and lunches, snacks, drinks fridge, and a fun office at The Ministry.
  • Exceptional opportunities for personal development and growth.

Job title

Senior Backend Engineer, Analytics

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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