Head of Technology

Job Title: Head of Technology
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Croydon/Clapham area)

Role Overview: As the Head of Technology, you will join this startups founding team, reporting to the businesses Deputy MD. This an opportunity to join a new and exciting insurance business that is part of a well-recognised retail brand.  With a vast amount of data gathered from existing retail customers, the business is now focused on building and launching a new insurance product to the market and require an experienced Head of Technology to do so.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the technology team to deliver strategic projects and day-to-day operations.
• Implement, and maintain scalable SaaS platforms, specifically focused on personal insurance lines.
• Oversee the development of APIs and integration with third-party systems.
• Drive data engineering initiatives to ensure data quality, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology strategies with business goals.
• Play a hands-on role in technology development, particularly with Python and cloud technologies (preferably GCP).
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, cloud architecture, and data management.
• Develop and maintain a culture of innovation, adaptability, and technical excellence within the team.
• Provide leadership in a fast-paced startup environment, making critical decisions and driving the company’s technical vision forward.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, ideally within an Insurtech, Insurer, MGA or Broker business.
• Knowledge of SaaS platforms and insurance/ pricing systems.
• Strong experience in API development and integration.
• Expertise in data engineering, with experience in managing data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases.
• Proficient in Python and cloud technologies, with GCP experience highly desirable.
• Experience in an early-stage startup or dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build and mentor a small team and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting new venture at the forefront of Insurtech innovation.
• Work closely with a talented team in a flexible, hybrid role.
• Shape and influence the technical strategy of a growing company from day one.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re a technology leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering scalable solutions in the insurance space, we’d love to hear from you!