Location: Kfar Sava, IL (hybrid)
ERGO NEXT's mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find ERGO NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
Great developer experience is a major goal for our engineering.At ERGO NEXT, we believe that world-class engineering requires a world-class environment. Our Developer Experience (DevEx) team isn't just about managing servers; we are architects of the development lifecycle.
We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to lead our Platform Engineering presence in the israeli site. As the primary technical anchor for the Platform Engineering group, you will serve as the "face" of the group for our local teams, bridging the gap between global infrastructure initiatives and the specific needs of our IL-based engineers.
What You’ll Do:
- Shape the Future of SDLC: Take a key leadership role in building our Agentic (AI-based) Software Development Life Cycle, moving beyond automation to a world where AI agents assist in designing, coding, testing, and deploying.
- Bridge Coding & Infrastructure: Apply your deep coding expertise to the world of Platform Engineering, ensuring our IL-based teams are at the forefront of the AI-driven evolution.
- Platform as a Product: Act as the architect and owner of our cloud-only infrastructure, treating the platform as a core product that serves the entire engineering organization.
- Full-Spectrum Engineering: Work across the full spectrum of cloud and applicative infrastructure to solve complex challenges using a wide variety of advanced technologies and cloud services.
- Empower Developers: Identify friction points in the developer experience, then plan and execute strategic projects that improve the day-to-day workflow of our R&D teams.
- Drive Business Value: Partner with the business to understand their needs, ensuring our platform enables fast-paced innovation and delivers tangible value through engineering excellence.
What We Need:
- At least 4 years of experience as a Software Developer in a fast-paced cloud oriented organization.
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proven record of initiating, designing, implementing and leading meaningful projects
- A solid experience with at least one of the following languages: Java / Kotlin / JS / TS / bash / Python
- Experience with improving development processes and developer experience in general
- Must be a people person, accessible, be a proficient problem solver, which quickly adapt to new technologies
- A self-driven engineer with a deep curiosity to research and master AI technologies
- Understanding in CI/CD methodologies with a hands-on development experience of Jenkins pipelines - a major advantage
- Solid orientation to Cloud/Infrastructure-As-Code concepts - a major advantage.
- Understanding in Kubernetes & Containers - a major advantage
- Knowledge in build tools, e.g. Maven/Gradle/npm/nx - an advantage
- Familiarity with software test methodologies and tools - an advantage
- Familiarity with observability tools - monitoring, logging, tracing - a major advantage
- Experience with Internal Developer Portal/Platform and self serve tools (e.g. Backstage) - a major advantage
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @next-insurance.com or @nextinsurance.com. Additionally, Next Insurance will never ask for payment, fees, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via the careers page on our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ERGO NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. ERGO Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. ERGO Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- At least 4 years of experience as a Software Developer in a fast-paced cloud oriented organization
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proven record of initiating, designing, implementing and leading meaningful projects
- Solid experience with at least one of the following languages: Java / Kotlin / JS / TS / bash / Python
- Experience with improving development processes and developer experience
- Understanding in CI/CD methodologies with hands-on development experience of Jenkins pipelines
- Solid orientation to Cloud/Infrastructure-As-Code concepts
- Understanding in Kubernetes & Containers
- Familiarity with software test methodologies and tools
- Familiarity with observability tools - monitoring, logging, tracing
- Experience with Internal Developer Portal/Platform and self serve tools
What We Do
The needs of business owners have significantly changed over the past decade, the insurance industry hasn’t. When you’re running your own business, you’re placing a huge bet on yourself. Your ideas, your passion, your blood, sweat and tears define your success. Next Insurance was created to give your business the coverage it deserves. Simple, affordable and tailored. So no matter what you do, no matter how you define success, we’re right there, next to you. Behind our groundbreaking AI-based technology there are hundreds of us. Data scientists, insurance advisors, product managers, designers & more. We are passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals & are committed to serve the needs of business owners. Even our three founders started their path as small business owners so they have been there and are committed to supporting the journey of your business.
Why Work With Us
Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, customer-focused, and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.
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