Senior Software Engineer I

Senior Software Engineer I

Posted 4 days ago by EverQuote

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Summary: EverQuote is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing and delivering key business applications and solutions. The position involves mentoring junior engineers and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders while ensuring adherence to software development processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming experience and a strong focus on scalable and secure solutions. This role offers an inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and delivery of key business applications and solutions.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers within the team and organization.
  • Adhere to software development processes while improving engineering culture.
  • Proactively engage with cross-functional stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture team.

Key Skills:

  • A third level degree in Information Technology or Computer Science related field.
  • 5+ years of professional programming experience, preferably in a software product company.
  • Experience supporting cloud platforms at scale (AWS), infrastructure as code, and container orchestration environments (preferably Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Location: Belfast Contract: Full time, Permanent

EverQuote is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team! As a Senior Software Engineer you will be a senior member of the team and you will be instrumental in the design and delivery of key business applications and solutions. You will have input in architecture decision making within the team and you will ensure we build scalable, performant, easy to maintain and cost optimised solutions. You will be joining a team of talented, collaborative engineers eager to grow and deliver. You will shine as a mentor to the team, providing technical insight and guidance.

Who You Are: Humble, Hungry, Smart

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design and delivery of key business applications and solutions.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers within the team and organisation
  • Adhere to our Software Development processes whilst improving our Engineering culture by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in our processes
  • Proactively engage with cross functional stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture team.

Essential Criteria:

  • A third level degree in an Information Technology or Computer Science related field
  • You will have 5+ years of professional programming experience including experience at a software product company
  • You have experience in at least one of following disciplines; supporting cloud platforms at scale (AWS), working with infrastructure as code, container orchestration environments (preferably Kuberbetes) and observability platforms
  • You are proficient in at least one programming or scripting language
  • You are experienced in continuous integration and deployment tools

Desirable Criteria:

  • You have a security-first approach with a strong focus on secure delivery of application software and cloud infrastructure.
  • You have experience with container based solutions such as Docker, Kubernetes
  • You are proficient in deploying infrastructure via Terraform
  • UI development experience (e.g. React)
  • Cloud native services (AWS)
  • Engineering systems/applications at scale
  • Microservice based architecture
  • Continuous integration and deployment tools

EverQuote Can Offer You:

  • The opportunity to join a world leading team of experts striving to redefine an industry with data and technology at its heart.
  • An inclusive environment designed to develop your interests and passions while learning and achieving your goals.
  • Very competitive salary
  • Performance based bonus plan
  • Online learning platforms
  • Engineering Certification Programs
  • Flexible work environment
  • Lifestyle Spending Allowance
  • 30 days annual leave plus 6 stats.
  • Pension plan
  • Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare for you and your family
  • Income Protection
  • Critical Illness cover
  • Life Insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • CSR and Social Events

Why EverQuote

At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and unrivalled flexibility and work/life balance. We are one of the fastest growing companies in Boston history, at the intersection of tech and big data

We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities

Growth mindset culture regularly seeking to reflect and improve.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete background checks on all candidates offered a position. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.

Special Accommodations

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.