Who we are:
Toucanberry Tech is a boutique software consultancy specialising in the reinsurance sector.
We build innovative products and services by organising cross-functional squads covering product, design, engineering, and data.
We value autonomy, results, and cutting through bureaucracy.
The role:
You will be the technical lead on one of our client data platform projects, working with a small engineering team and one or two key client stakeholders.
Own the technical solution and architecture end to end.
Join daily stand-ups and challenge technical decisions where needed.
Set and enforce engineering standards, including the release process and platform security.
Spot risks early, clear blockers and manage competing priorities.
Be the client’s go-to technical contact, setting clear expectations and giving them confidence the project is under control.
Make sure solutions are built to be maintained and supported long term through our managed service.
Report clearly and concisely, both internally and to the client.
You will have come up through the tech lead route and be ready to own a client engagement, with a strong technical background and a growing commercial mindset.
A background as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, Solutions Architect or Lead Consultant on data or cloud platform projects.
Strong architectural knowledge of modern cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP).
Experience working in regulated environments where security and governance matter.
Able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical and commercial stakeholders.
Highly organised, detail-focused, reliable and proactive.
Comfortable in a fast-moving consultancy or start-up environment where priorities change.
Nice to have:
- Databricks experience
- Experience in insurance, reinsurance or financial services
Where this role can go:
We are hiring for potential as well as capability.
If this project goes well, you will take on technical ownership of more projects across the business, with a longer-term path towards leading technology for the company as we grow.