Madrid, M, ES
Front End Software Engineer (Hybrid Setup)
As part of a diverse, hybrid team spanning Europe, envision moving fluidly between your home office and our vibrant Madrid hub.
Here at IptiQ, you are contributing to a resilient, high-traffic platform, being an insightful individual contributor, encouraging team growth and development within the technology group, championing transparency and driving innovation. Can you see yourself taking on this new challenge?
Welcome aboard!
About the role
As a Software Developer at IptiQ, you'll be a key contributor in a domain team, directly contributing to our outstanding approach to software design. You'll collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager, possessing the autonomy to help navigate the team's path. Notably, this role isn't just about following instructions—it's about participation. Directly working on our platform while encouraging your own growth and the growth of your team members. Moreover, you're encouraged to drive innovation, redefining fresh ideas into reality. If you thrive in an environment where you can fill various roles and directly influence the refinement of our processes, this role is for you.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at a pivotal moment of transformation. As part of a strategic transaction announced by Swiss Re, our business is set to transition into the Allianz Direct Group in the coming months. This move marks an important transition as the business becomes part of Allianz Direct, paving the way for future growth and providing new opportunities to contribute within one of the world’s leading insurance groups.
About the Team
We're a scale-up embedded within an organization known for its high-caliber talent and excellent benefits. So, you get the best of both worlds, in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
We are standout colleagues—engineers who are not just technically proficient, but also conscientious, pragmatic, and dedicated to personal growth. Our leadership style promotes transparency, collaboration, and innovation.
About You
You are a fast, continuous-learning problem-solver with passion for code craftsmanship. Moreover you are appreciative person and standout colleague who cares about individuals. If yes - we are looking for YOU!
Essentials:
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Exceptional problem-solving abilities and proficient coding skills.
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A collaborative team player who is agile, committed to continuous learning, and has passion for high-quality coding.
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Experience in developing, running (with solid monitoring and alerting), highly-available, high-traffic, and customer-facing services.
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Proven experience in building secure, accessible, and performant frontend systems that offer a seamless user experience across different devices and browsers.
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Deep understanding of Vanilla JavaScript, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
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Proficient in English (The job is English speaking only)
Nice to have:
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Strong knowledge of modern browser APIs, DOM manipulation, and web standards, including accessibility (WCAG) and performance optimization techniques.
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Demonstrated ability to design and implement modular, reusable, and testable frontend codebases using native JavaScript/TypeScript principles.
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Familiarity with frontend architecture best practices, including separation of concerns, state management patterns, and scalable design patterns.
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Knowledge of React is considered a plus, especially for integrating with existing projects or frameworks.
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Basic understanding of backend development using Node.js.
We accept people from any background and experience without looking for a specific field of study or certification.
Our recruiting process
For this position, you can generally expect a hiring process similar to the following one:
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Qualified candidates receive feedback concerning their application from our Recruiting team, based on your role and experience we bring you to the next stage.
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Coding interview: Bring your own code with language of your choice and send it to us 1 day in advance. In case you do not have a code to send us, we would send you a coding exercise to tackle out as an alternative. The interview focuses on your coding skills, expect also a small simple live coding exercise.
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Product engineering interview: A discussion focused on understanding if you put product above technologies and you're able to balance analysis and pragmatism
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System design interview: We design a system together, focusing on technical concepts, we're looking at your ability to clarify requirements and craft a functional system given the context.
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Meet with the team: with the engineers in the hiring team, about technical topics, experiences, and cultural fit.
We give feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.
For Spain the base salary range for this position is between [EUR 42,000] and [EUR 70,000] (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
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About iptiQ
At iptiQ, we partner with established brands around the world to create impactful digital insurance solutions. We make it easier for consumers to buy the insurance they need from the brands they trust. We provide life and non-life insurance through our end-to-end digital platform and build multi-channel customer experiences.
What we offer our employees is outstanding. Hybrid working in offices across the world, phenomenal learning & career opportunities and a culture that encourages new perspectives to challenge conventions and come up with innovative solutions. We believe in the power of inclusion. Drawing on our employees' broad range of perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds stimulates creativity and gives us a competitive edge. iptiQ embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, or other characteristic and can be their authentic self. Ignite your curiosity to shape digital insurance.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
iptiQ is part of Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading providers of re/insurance and risk transfer solutions. This means we’re backed by Swiss Re’s capital strength and more than 150 years of risk knowledge. Through our partnerships, we contribute to Swiss Re’s vision to make the world more resilient.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for special needs are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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