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Talent Acquisition and Operations Associate at Ivy Tech
WE ARE HIRING
An exciting and growing insurtech Startup in London, bringing a new status quo to high-value complete home and contents insurance.
Location: Portugal (Remote)
Type of employment: Full-time & Permanent
What is Ivy Tech?
Ivy Tech is a London-based company that, since 2018, has been bridging the gap between global clients from the US, Europe, UK and Australia and borderless tech talent. Our vibrant, remote talent community drives innovation and embraces diversity.
What we do:
* Provide dedicated full-time work in innovative tech companies for the long term, with Ivy in the middle as your support structure.
* Access to a global network and the opportunity to speak English daily.
* Continuous career development and access to growth opportunities.
What you get with us:
* Our developers are empowered to excel, tailoring their professional paths and influencing the evolving tech landscape.
* They get an opportunity to shape their careers and futures alongside industry leaders.
What is our client looking for?
Our client, a London-based InsurTech startup, is seeking a Senior Fullstack Product Engineer (Founding Engineer) to drive the technical direction and product strategy alongside the founder and fractional CTO. This is a high-impact role that blends engineering, product design, and leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape both the platform’s architecture and the future growth of the technical team.
As a Founding Engineer, you will take full ownership of the product development lifecycle, ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, and aligned with the company’s long-term vision. There will also be a focus on developing AI-driven innovations (ML, LLM, OCR), including an AI-powered valuation tool, a key differentiator in the insurance market. This role is a blend of product ownership and hands-on development, ideal for an entrepreneurial-minded person.
Responsibilities:
* Define the long-term technical vision and ensure the platform aligns with the company's business objectives.
* Work across both the front end customer facing app, and the back end operational systems.
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and React.
* Lead the development of AI tools and automation features to enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency for the team.
* Manage GitHub repositories, oversee CI/CD pipelines, and coordinate with an external development agency.
* Act as a “mini-CTO”, mentoring future team members and helping build the engineering function.
Who you are:
* A seasoned full stack engineer with experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and AI-driven applications.
* A self-starter with a product mindset, comfortable taking full ownership of technical decisions.
* Strong knowledge of monitoring tools and DevOps best practices.
* Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Open to occasional travel to London or for team meet-ups.
Experience and skill requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in fullstack development.
* Tech stack: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, SQL, AWS.
* Experience in implementing and managing APIs.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proven track record of building scalable, secure solutions.
* Passion for AI-driven technologies and automation tools.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Equity package to align long-term incentives.
* Flexible remote work environment with autonomy to manage your schedule.
* Private health insurance and additional perks (hardware, learning & development opportunities, team events).
* Opportunity to shape the technical vision of a fast-growing InsureTech startup.
How to Apply:
If you’re excited about leading the technical evolution of a high-growth startup and have the skills to make an impact, apply now! To apply, please visit our careers site, or submit your resume directly to Adriana Silva (adriana@ivy-tech.com).
Thank you for considering a career with us!
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