Senior Software Engineer (Insurance Sector)

About the Position

We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to join our Insurance team. You will play a key role in delivering innovative, reliable solutions that protect and serve our clients. Our culture emphasizes precision, collaboration, and continuous learning, while fostering both professional excellence and personal growth.

📍 Location: Riga, Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve 2

⏰ Employment Type: Full-time

🏢 Team: Engineering

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust applications across both frontend and backend systems.
• Develop dynamic, user-friendly web interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Design and implement backend services using C# on ASP.NET MVC with a PostgreSQL database.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in .NET and C#, applying modern features and practices to improve performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, domain-specific solutions for the insurance sector.
• Ensure code quality through clean design, code reviews, and comprehensive testing.
• Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements to enhance workflows and product quality.
• Communicate technical requirements and updates clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in engineering or software development roles.
• Frontend expertise: Strong experience with React and TypeScript.
• Backend proficiency: Hands-on experience with C#, ASP.NET MVC, and PostgreSQL.
• Industry knowledge: Experience in insurance, finance, or related sectors.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Latvian.
• Attention to detail: Precise, thorough, and quality-driven in your approach.
• Learning agility: Quick to grasp new concepts and adapt to challenges.
• Personality: A collaborative, approachable, and supportive team player.

We Offer

• A culture that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change in a fast-moving, supportive team.
• Opportunity to shape data strategy, systems, and processes from the ground up.
• Competitive salary: 4000-5500 EUR, gross, based on experience and skills.
• 8 hours of paid self-development time each month, post-probation.
• Professional training programs to develop your expertise.
• Department-level team buildings and full-company events like our Winter Ball and Summer Festival.
• Comprehensive health insurance after probation.
• Fresh fruits and healthy snacks every Tuesday and Thursday.
• Relaxation zones with a yoga room, massage chair, and cozy chill-out areas.
• Fully equipped game rooms – air hockey, table football, board games, chess.
• Modern office near Riga city center with panoramic views of the Daugava.
• Fully stocked kitchens – unlimited tea, coffee, hot chocolate, syrups, muesli.
• Special recognition on every work anniversary.
• Thoughtful holiday gifts for you and your children.
• Festive masterclasses and office events for holidays like Easter, Midsummer, and Christmas.

We appreciate your interest in joining Discover Car Hire AS. Please note that only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

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