Senior Java Engineer

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

Send is a fast-growing SaaS company transforming how commercial insurers underwrite risk. Founded in 2017, we combine deep insurance expertise with modern technology to build intelligent underwriting software for agile carriers. Our award-winning Underwriting Workbench is trusted by leading global insurers, and we’re recognised as an industry leader across the UK, US, and global markets. Backed by $10M Series A funding, we’re now gearing up for our next growth phase with Series B on the horizon..

 

Employer: Send

Position: Senior Java Engineer 

Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time 

Work location: London, UK.

 

What We Offer:

• ‎A senior-level role working on the core underwriting platform powering our SaaS product
• ‎A modern microservices architecture using Java and Spring Boot
• ‎Real ownership over features, architecture, and technical decisions
• ‎A collaborative, agile, remote-first engineering culture
• ‎The chance to help scale a platform used by major insurers globally

Other Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, optical, mental health & therapies)
• ‎Life insurance (4x salary) and income protection‎
• ‎Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• ‎25 days annual leave, public holidays, volunteering time, and a wellness day
• ‎Enhanced parental leave for all parents
• ‎Annual learning & development budget for courses, books, and conferences
• ‎Access to confidential mental health support and wellbeing tools

Your Role Will Include:

‎As a Senior Java Engineer, you’ll design, build, and scale backend services that power our underwriting workbench. You’ll work closely with product and frontend teams, contribute to architectural decisions, improve CI/CD pipelines, and mentor engineers—helping ensure our platform remains reliable, scalable, and high-performing.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience building backend systems in Java
• ‎Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA, and Hibernate
• ‎Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
• ‎Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• ‎Strong testing mindset (JUnit, Spock, Cucumber)
• ‎A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a remote-first, collaborative team

‎Bonus:

• ‎Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Camel, or insurance-related platforms.

 

This is more than a senior engineering role—it’s a chance to shape a market-leading underwriting platform, influence key technical decisions, and grow with a company that’s scaling fast and making real impact in the insurance industry. If you’re ready to take ownership, build at scale, and help define the future of underwriting tech, Send is the place for you.

 

Senior Java Engineer Interview Process

Our recruitment process for the Senior Java Engineer role consists of at least four stages:

 

Stage 1 – Introductory Call with our in-house recruiter, Liam (30 minutes):

This will cover your background, motivations, and communication skills, along with an opportunity to learn more about Send and the role.

Stage 2 – Interview with Greg Hall, Head of Engineering, and another member of our engineering team (30 minutes).

Stage 3 – Technical Interview with two members of the engineering team (45 minutes – 1 hour):

This will focus on technical questions related to Java, web application development, Spring Boot, microservices, and relational databases.

Stage 4 – Interview with Dan Pass, CTO (30 minutes)

Final Stage – 30-minute Call with a Send Founder

 

At Send, we’re 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 you’re interested in a role at Send but don’t 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. We’re 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 we’re always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process, we’d 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.

 

Need support with your application or have a question about the role? Email us at liam.longstaff-pagoni@send.technology.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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