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Join Urban Jungle as a Software Engineering Manager and be part of a rapidly growing, B Corp certified company striving to revolutionize the insurance sector
Overview
Salary
£60000 - £72000
Location
Oval, London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Urban Jungle is a forward-thinking insurance company in the UK, committed to driving impact through fairness, accessibility, and environmental consideration. The organization, a B Corp since 2022, champions the use of data and tech to provide customer-centric insurance solutions whilst contributing annually to carbon offsetting. With over 300,000 satisfied customers and top-ranking in home insurance, Urban Jungle boasts a thriving, innovative work environment.
Role Summary:
- Lead the engineering teams at Urban Jungle
- Collaborate to enhance product and customer experiences
- Contribute to existing projects while understanding our tech stack
- Work closely with the Engineering Director and other senior leadership
- Drive company growth through managing strategic projects and technological advancements
Role Requirements:
- At least 3 years experience in software engineering and a history of team leadership
- Proficiency in Front-End JavaScript frameworks like Angular and Python
- Willingness to learn about Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, AWS, and SQL
- Ability to use technical skills for decision-making and team development
Application Process Details:
- Urban Jungle offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £72,000, with share options and opportunities for rapid progression
- Benefit includes 25 days of annual leave, well-being support, enhanced parental leave, and regular social events.
At Urban Jungle, we are dedicated to making insurance fair and accessible, focusing on positive impacts for people, the planet, and wallets. As a rapidly growing company in the UK, we leverage data and technology to simplify and afford insurance solutions, placing customers at the core of our operations. We are proud to be a B Corp since 2022, emphasizing our commitment to carbon offsetting annually. With over 300,000 customers served and top ratings in home insurance, we continue to strive for excellence and innovation in the insurance sector.
The role: As a Software Engineering Manager at Urban Jungle, you will lead engineering teams and collaborate across the company to enhance product offerings and customer experience. Your initial focus will be integrating with existing teams to understand our technology stack and contribute to ongoing projects. This role offers a chance to work closely with our Engineering Director and senior leadership to drive significant company growth through strategic project management and technological advancements.
Job requirements: We are looking for candidates with at least 3 years of experience in software engineering and a proven track record in team leadership. Proficiency in Front-End JavaScript frameworks like Angular, Python, and a willingness to learn about Front-End/UX design, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, AWS, and SQL is essential. You should be capable of using your technical skills to make impactful decisions and support the development of our engineering team.
Benefits: Urban Jungle offers a competitive salary range of £60,000 to £72,000 with share options, 25 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays, and opportunities for rapid progression and real impact. We provide a supportive environment with a dedicated development budget, access to a senior mentor, well-being support including therapy and onsite yoga, enhanced parental leave, and regular social events.
Urban Jungle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.
