Who we are:
We’re Qover, a leading insurtech scale-up that has raised $70 million.
With an international team of 140+ colleagues based in Brussels, we help companies orchestrate digital embedded insurance experiences.
Since Qover was founded in 2016, our co-founders had a clear vision of the future of insurance: it must be simple, transparent and accessible across borders – a global safety net 🌍
We’re well on our way to building that safety net, with a platform that protects millions of users across 32 European countries. We work with top brands like Revolut, Deliveroo, NIO, Canyon, Monzo and many others.
Visit our website for more about what we do!
By joining our team as a Software Architect, you will:
● Architect and Design: Develop and maintain the architecture for our scalable and high-performing applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and industry standards.
● Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
● Code Quality and Standards: Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
● System Integration: Oversee the integration of multiple data sources and databases into one cohesive system.
● Performance Optimization: Optimize the application for speed and scalability, implementing advanced performance tuning techniques.
● Security Implementation: Implement robust security and data protection measures to safeguard our applications and user data.
● Strategic Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with business objectives.
● DevOps and CI/CD: Collaborate with the DevOps team to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software.
Our Technology Stack:
● Programming languages: TypeScript, Javascript
● Frameworks and Libraries: Backend: Node.js, NestJS. Frontend: React, Remix.
● Databases: MongoDB, Redis, BigQuery
● Messaging: RabbitMQ
● DevOps and CI/CD: Gitlab, Kubernetes, Istio
● Cloud Services: Google Cloud Platform, moving to cloud agnostic
Your Experience:
● Proven Expertise: 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development and architecture.
● Architectural Skills: Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex software architectures. Strong understanding of design patterns, architectural styles, and system design.
● Domain-Driven Design: Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in an event-driven microservices architecture and implementing Onion Architecture.
● Agile Development: Strong advocate of agile methodologies with experience in leading agile teams.
● API Development: Extensive experience in creating robust, easy-to-use RESTful APIs. Proven experience with a contract-first approach, focusing on defining API contracts and interfaces prior to implementation to ensure clear communication and alignment among development teams.
● Source Control: Expertise in using Git for source control.
● Cloud and Containerization: Proficient in managing hosting environments, including database administration and scaling applications to support load changes via Google Cloud. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
● Continuous Integration: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
About You:
● Leadership: You are ready to take on a leadership role and inspire a team of developers.
● Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on collaboration and cultural fit.
● Mentorship: Passionate about coaching and developing junior developers.
● Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
● Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, quickly adapting to new priorities.
● Proactive: You show initiative, curiosity, and effectively communicate your ideas.
● Self-Motivated: You are open-minded, curious, and flexible with a strong "can do" mentality.
● Team Player: Above all, you bring a sense of fun and enjoyment to your work.
What’s in it for you:
● A flexible work environment: up to three days remote per week and the ability to work from anywhere one month per year
● 28 days off (8 extra days on top of the 20 legal days)
● A nice working space in a great location in Brussels: Qover-dedicated space at WeWork (Rue du Commerce 31) with a large terrace to enjoy team events
● A positive company culture that values teamwork and taking initiative but also having fun, with regular social events
● A collaborative and communal environment where everyone is welcomed, valued and accepted regardless of their nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, philosophical or political views, etc.
● The chance to work among entrepreneurial people, giving you the opportunity to learn and have a real impact at one of Europe’s fastest-growing insurtechs
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What We Do
Hi! We're Qover 👋
We enable companies and insurance providers to offer seamless insurance experiences across Europe.
Since Qover was founded in 2016, our co-founders had a clear vision of the future of insurance: it must be simple, transparent and accessible across borders – a global safety net enabling people to live life to the fullest.
To that end, our modular embedded insurance orchestration platform covers millions of users across 32 European countries, and works with longstanding partners like Revolut, Monzo, ING, Mastercard, Deliveroo, NIO and many others.
Let us ensure your success.
