Senior Software Engineer Scientific Engine (Python) (Starting September)

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that climate change calls for a revolutionary approach in insurance to better protect corporations, governments, and vulnerable communities. We offer a new generation of parametric insurance that builds resilience against the full spectrum of climate and emerging risks. Utilizing Machine Learning and real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT, our state-of-the-art climate tech provides innovative coverage for all trade sectors in all regions of the world. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, Descartes Underwriting is proud to be recognized among the French Tech Next40 and launched Descartes Insurance, a ‘full stack’ insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French Regulator (ACPR). With a growing corporate client base (250+ and counting) - our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 12 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Due to our consistent growth, we are seeking to expand our Data, Software and DevOps team. We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer to mentor 1 to 2 Software Engineers. As a Senior, you will oversee:

• The python scientific engine of a business use case
• The processes to make each individual software engineer excel at their work

🔔 KEY MISSIONS 🔔  

• Contribute directly on the code base either individually, in pairs or more
• Organize REX sessions to share the knowledge received with the rest of the team
• Ensure compliance to internal standards and practices
• Present the progress and goals
• Contribute to the technical roadmap through architecture meetings, design documents
• Coach your collaborators to consistently deliver according to their roadmap
• Provide expertise to help your team:
  • Develop, optimize and update software for:
    • Calculation of risk models
    • Data collection, preparation and visualization
    • Export of outputs adapted to users
    • Testing and validation of existing solutions
    • Monitoring of contracts and associated data
  • Support, test and correct the tools of:
    • Continuous development and continuous integration (CD/CI)
    • Data storage
    • Version management of scrips, codes, languages and computer systems
    • Modularization and containerization of IT solutions
    • Connection to external and internal API’s
  • To participate in:
    • The assessment and definition of user needs
    • Modeling the risks of underlying contracts
    • The choice of technical solutions
    • Discussions with IT partners
    • Improving the skills of your technical staff
    • Managing the access and rights of users of internal tools

TECH STACK 🖥️  

• Cloud provider: GCP
• Code versioning tool: Git + Gitlab
• OS: Linux
• Code base: Python

EQUIPMENT 🖱️

• Laptop: Dell Latitude 7530
• OS: you decide

ABOUT YOU

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 👩‍💻👨‍💻  

[Management skills]

• Coaching or mentoring experience
• Scoping and identifying solutions with business team
• Handling human interactions between tech and business

[Hard skills]

• 2 years or more of experiences as a software engineer or data scientist
• Solid knowledge in Python
• Solid engineering background
  • master in computer science, mathematics, physics or earth science
• Experience optimizing and profiling python code
• Experience in a microservices architecture
• Good knowledge with Docker
• Solid knowledge production development workflow (code reviews, fast forward git policy, TDD)
• Fluent in English and in French

MINDSET 💥  

• Strong interest with climate issue (it’s not a hoax, many people suffer from it)
• Being comfortable to work alongside corporate insurers (some still wear suits 👔)
• You enjoy CI/CD automation (or at least appreciate the elegance of a well-crafted pipeline)
• Willingness to help junior developers (remember how you were when you started 💬)
• Strong team spirit and ability to work (you’ll have to review code and have your code reviewed)
• Rigorous, creative and meticulous mind (we handle large insurance, we take our time)
• Strong desire to learn (there’s no limitation to the tech used, we’re happy to test and learn new tools)
• Eagerness to work in a multi-cultural environment (policies and teams are from all around the world 🗺️)

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?  

• Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks;
• A competitive salary, bonus and benefits (Premium Alan health insurance, Swile restaurant vouchers, Navigo reimbursement etc.);
• The opportunity to grow in your role, as the company does;
• Commitment from Descartes to it’s staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.);
• Be part of a collaborative, diverse team where your ideas are heard;
• A paid referral scheme for successfully referring peers;
• Frequent team events.

HOW TO APPLY ?

You may check off several but not necessarily all the expected boxes? Motivation and feeling are key elements for us!

If you want to develop your skills and work in a friendly startup atmosphere, don't hesitate and send us your application!

https://www.descartesunderwriting.com/careers/

At Descartes Underwriting, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.