Senior Java Engineer

Team:Technology / Delivery

Location: Remote This position is open to candidates based in Bengaluru

Role Type:Full-Time Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Visa / Sponsorship Available: Not Available

The Java Engineer Role

As a Java Engineer at Send youll be a key member of our Delivery team working closely with customers to configure and tailor our underwriting workbench to meet their specific business needs. Rather than focusing purely on core platform development this role is centred on implementing customer configurations extending existing services and ensuring our SaaS platform is delivered smoothly and effectively across a growing client base.

Youll work with modern Java technologies within a microservices architecture collaborating with Delivery Product and Engineering teams to translate customer requirements into robust scalable solutions. Youll also contribute to improving delivery processes maintaining high code quality and ensuring reliable performant outcomes for our customers.

If youre an experienced Java Engineer who enjoys customer-facing delivery work problem-solving and making a tangible impact through successful implementations wed love to hear from you.

About Send

We are the leading insurance platform trusted by world-class insurers to help them navigate complex risks.

Our platform helps commercial insurers MGAs and reinsurers modernise underwriting cut friction and grow profitably in complex markets.

We are the only platform purpose-built for multi-operating models. Our platform combines deep industry expertise with the ability to support a range of strategies and operating models.

Our Story:

We started Send because insurers had been let down for too long by rigid legacy technology. The industry was ready to work differently and so were we.

In 2017 our three founders set out with a clear vision: to transform commercial underwriting by combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise.

By 2019 we delivered our first commercial and specialty underwriting platform for Aviva GCS streamlining operations increasing efficiency and giving teams the visibility they needed to make faster better decisions.

Over the next six years we rolled out multiple underwriting platform solutions across the UK and US proving that modern underwriting technology could be powerful flexible and rapidly delivered.

In 2022 we won three industry awards and secured a $10m Series A to accelerate our growth. By 2024 Send was recognised as a Leader by IDC Celent and Datos a testament to our momentum and our customers success.

In 2025 we doubled in size and deepened our expertise in both the London Market and North America becoming the only underwriting platform purpose-built to support multiple operating models.

But were not finished. Insurers want orchestration not siloed systems. Thats why we continue to invest in our platform and orchestration engine helping our customers win better business faster.

The Send Team

Over the past two years Send has experienced significant growth expanding our team by over 50% to more than 120 people. At the start of 2024 our team was primarily based in the UK and Poland. Since then weve taken major steps toward building a global presence with team members now located across the UK US India and Ireland-all working collaboratively toward our vision of becoming the market-leading software platform for agile insurers.

Our Funding

From 2017 to 2022 we bootstrapped our growth journey building a profitable and stable November 2022 following a year of strong customer and team growth we secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate our expansion across the UK and US as well as to further enhance our product development. Were proud to have the support and expertise of our investors Mercia and Breega.

We are now preparing for our Series B round and are excited about the growth acceleration this will enable.

What Youll Be Doing as a Java Engineer

• Designing developing and maintaining backend services in Java.

• Building scalable and performant microservices using Spring Boot and other modern frameworks.

• Working with relational databases particularly MySQL to store and manage structured data.

• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers product managers and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.

• Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests using JUnit Spock or Cucumber.

• Troubleshooting and debugging issues to ensure the stability and reliability of our platform.

• Improving CI/CD pipelines and supporting deployment automation.

• Contributing to architectural discussions and decisions to enhance the platforms scalability and performance.

The Skills and Experience Needed for the Java Engineer Role

• Strong experience in Java development particularly in backend web applications.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a Java Engineer.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot REST APIs JPA and Hibernate.
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices including unit testing and code quality.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset and a pragmatic approach to development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills especially in a remote-first environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Exposure to Apache Camel.
• Familiarity with Docker Kubernetes and DevOps tools.
• Prior experience in the insurance industry or with insurance-related software.

Whats on Offer - Life at Send

When hiring in India we partner with an Employer or Record Deel to offer contracts of employment.

Health Cover - Private medical and dental insurance from day 1 plus access to Spill that provides free confidential mental health support and therapy.

Time Off - 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day.

Enhanced Parental Leave - Includes 12 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents along with additional support for birth-giving parents.

Learning and Development - An annual budget via Learnerbly providing access to books courses conferences and other resources to support your growth.

Check out Sends public Handbook for more information about our product recruitment process team benefits and much more.

Java Engineer Interview Process

Our recruitment process for Java Engineer role consists of at least three stages:

Stage 1 Introductory Call (30 minutes)
A conversation with our in-house recruiter Liam. Well discuss your background motivations and communication skills and youll have the chance to learn more about Send and the role.

Stage 2 Technical Interview
With Greg Hall (Principal Engineer) and Michael Brierley (Lead Engineer)
You will be asked to complete coding tasks covering SQL Java and debugging.

Stage 3 Team Interview
With Gari Gono (Head of Customer Solutions)

Final Stage 30-minute call with a Send Founder

At Send were focused on strengthening our culture-not hiring people who simply fit into it. We believe that a diverse equitable and inclusive team drives innovation creativity better decision-making and stronger performance.

If youre interested in a role at Send but dont meet every requirement listed we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women Indigenous people and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. Were committed to changing that.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background ethnicity or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race ethnicity colour religion or belief national origin sexual orientation age marital or civil partnership status family status pregnancy or maternity disability (visible or invisible) gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status.

We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey and were always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process wed love to hear it.

If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process you can share them in the space provided in your application-we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible.

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