Lead Software Engineer

Location: Redhill, UK (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days remote)

Benefits:

• Company pension (core + matching contributions)

• Private medical insurance (option to add dependents)

• Wellness programme (discounts, resources, mental health support)

• Matching gift and volunteer rewards scheme

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days)

About the Role:

Deep Dive Hire is recruiting a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of our client, a major player in the insurance technology sector.

This is a key opportunity to lead the implementation and transition to Guidewire Policy Centre, offering technical leadership, strategic influence, and team mentoring in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set technical direction and influence multiple engineering teams.

• Drive alignment between business priorities and engineering execution.

• Lead complex design, development, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

• Apply industry best practices and trends to develop innovative technical solutions.

• Provide technical coaching, mentorship, and leadership to engineering teams.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships across technology and business areas.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive programming and development experience.

• Strong background in technical leadership roles.

• Deep understanding of software design methodologies and best practices.

• Proven ability to influence technology strategies and solve complex engineering problems.

• Excellent communication skills, able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong leadership capabilities, fostering collaboration and growth within teams.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience).

• Significant programming and software development expertise.

• Prior experience in a technical leadership position.

• Experience with Guidewire Policy Centre and/or Claim Centre is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid work policy: 3 days office / 2 days remote.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact technology initiatives.