Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

Leading global no-code insurance platform for health, life, and P&C, working with enterprise clients like AXA, Bupa, MSIG, and more.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance · Insurance

Description For Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

CoverGo is a leading global no-code insurance platform revolutionizing the insurtech industry. With a diverse team of 120+ people across 30 nationalities, we've achieved remarkable growth, increasing our annualized revenue by 30x since January 2021. Our platform serves major insurance enterprises like AXA, Bupa, and MSIG, making us the Insurtech of the Year in Asia.

As Lead Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our insurance enterprise software solutions. You'll lead the technical direction, working with cutting-edge technologies like Java, Spring, and cloud platforms. The position demands expertise in backend development, system architecture, and team leadership, with responsibilities spanning from performance optimization to mentoring junior developers.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an international environment with competitive benefits, including stock options and health insurance. You'll be part of a rapidly growing company that's transforming the insurance industry through technology. The hybrid work model provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with a global team.

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of backend experience and 2+ years in leadership roles. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Java, cloud platforms, and API design, combined with excellent communication abilities to work effectively with our diverse, cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about innovative technology and want to be part of a company that's making insurance more accessible worldwide, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of insurance enterprise software solutions
  • Provide technical direction to the team
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams
  • Optimize platform performance for large datasets and high traffic
  • Conduct and lead code reviews
  • Investigate and address bugs
  • Ensure security and compliance
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced developers
  • Design scalable and flexible platform architecture

Requirements For Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

Java
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years experience as a Backend Engineer
  • 2+ years in senior or management role
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Strong background in RESTful API design patterns
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, or Google Cloud)
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Knowledge of web security best practices
  • Experience with container technologies
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams

Benefits For Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • 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
  • International Environment
  • Hybrid Work Model

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