Lead Software Engineer

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox Company description: Hiscox is a diversified international insurance group with a strong brand and balance sheet. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bermuda, it has 3,000+ colleagues across 14 countries and 34 offices. The Role: This role reports to the Head of Core Value Streams within Enterprise Tech (ET). You’ll lead software development and integrations and set the strategic direction for software engineering in ET. Leads build capability, foster technical excellence, and support career growth across the team. Key responsibilities: - Scope of delivery & technical leadership : lead the delivery and maintenance of applications and integrations supporting Group Functions and Business Units, providing hands-on technical leadership where needed (POCs, technical spikes, advisory work). - Ways of working, standards & quality : define and lead modern SDLC practices (code review, CI/CD, release/change management) and set engineering standards, patterns, and best practices that promote quality, maintainability, and scalability across Enterprise Tech. - Operational responsibility : set expectations for producti...