Company Description
Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help the pets we all love receive the veterinary care they need. We create solutions to ensure our members, their pets, and their vets experience unparalleled customer service. We offer a collaborative, informal, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be the very best version of themselves.
Job Description
The Business Development Technology Team at Trupanion is responsible for establishing the strategy and executing the activities to roll out the technology stack to support the expansion of our international pet insurance business, and new products as they arise. As the Software Engineer, you will report to the Senior Technology Director in the Business Development department. You will work as part of the team, creating solutions through front end and back end software development to meet business requirements using standard best practices. This includes delivering quality systems through detailed analysis, technical specifications, testing, up to date code/coding standards and use of existing and new technology providing both internal and external users with a secure technology solution across the international markets.
The role spans many activities from tactical to strategic - most notably between the Trupanion International Technology Team, Global IT Team and multiple key international partners across the globe. This role emphasizes an entrepreneurial spirit, independent and creative thinking, and leadership through collaboration as opposed to traditional authority.
At Trupanion, we believe a flexible workplace! We know that talented pet-loving professionals are everywhere. This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. Responsible for developing detailed technical specifications for stories or bug fixes, their estimates and development to meet user requirements and acceptance criteria
2. Supports the Infrastructure and Technical Integration Manager with the development of the architectural package – including but not limited to the solution architecture, specifications and technical enablers, as well as making key decision on technology options and Identify risks
3. Leads the delivery of coding standards and execution with other developers
4. Ensures Code Quality Assurance in line with IT/Engineering standards through peer reviews
5. Participates in Sprint Ceremonies
6. Adheres to best practices and standard prescribed by project leadership
7. Executes deployments to various non production environments, and on specific occasions to the production environment
8. Documents unit test script scenarios and steps based on user story acceptance criteria
9. Supports user acceptance testing
10. As part of development, data analysis skills will be required:Data mapping design and analysisGathering and analyzing the data mapping requirementsDesigning the data mapping specifications, andValidating the data mapping data mapping developmentImplementing the data mapping logicCoding the data mapping scripts, anddebugging the data mapping errorsData mapping testing:testing the data mapping functionality, quality, and performance, and reporting the data mapping issues.Updates the data dictionary
Experience:
11. Extensive experience with front end development (Contentful or headless CMS, CSS, HTML, JSON, Node JS, Next JS and REACT) required
12. Extensive experience with back end development (PHP, C) required
13. Extensive experience implementing integrations (API’s, webhooks, connectors) required
14. Experience with Dynamics 365 and related security, or ERP/CRM systems required
15. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, DevOps, code branching, merging and deployment, required
16. Experience with payments (Stripe or payment gateways), compliance (iubenda) and translation (Smartling) tools
17. Experience with Agile Methodologies and CICD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Development).
18. Experience with Pet Insurance, or related industry an asset but not required
19. Experience with working across multiple countries, on different time zones an asset but not required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
20. Advanced full stack development skills
21. Additional knowledge on the following is considered as an asset: framework, Python, SQL Server, Typescript, and tools that supports standard code maintenance and code style consistency
22. An understanding cloud computing services that include networking, storage, databases, servers and software in the cloud;
23. English language required; and
24. Knowledge of other languages such German, French, Flemish, Czech, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese ideal but not required
25. Agile certification an asset but not required.
We are looking for individuals who are:
26. Caring: We are kind to each other and assume positive intent.
27. Collaborative: We work together to achieve company goals (we not me).
28. Courageous: We are determined, take risks, and make bold moves.
29. Curious: We seek new information to continually better ourselves and our work.
30. Honest: We believe candid communication leads to successful teamwork.
31. Inclusive: We welcome and value all people and perspectives.
32. Nimble: We readily adapt and evolve in pursuit of progress and innovation.
Compensation:
33. The pay range for this position is £46,463 - £77,438 on a full-time schedule.
34. Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses.
35. We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits and Perks:
36. Bonus opportunities
37. Private medical insurance and health cash plans
38. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
39. Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
40. Restricted Stock Units
41. Open, casual, and fun office environment
42. Cycle to work scheme
43. Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover and Group Income Protection
44. Lifestyle Spending Account
45. Various Employee Assistance Programmes including Mental Health Support, Medical Referrals, Legal and Financial Support and Perks