Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Engineering @ Open

At Open, we exist because we believe that Insurance does not have to be seen as complicated or costly. Creating technology so our customers can enjoy smart and intuitive insurance experiences is at the core of Open’s development philosophy. When we do this, we’re building modern infrastructure that brings the wonder into insurance.

With a truly end-to-end approach, we build all of our own technology. Our engineering team alongside our AI and data science team aim to give customers better insurance prices. We create the insurance experience our customers deserve, not the one they expect. The team specialises in Python (Django) and Typescript (Angular & React), and uses the latest AWS tools to support development.

What you’ll do 

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at Open, contributing as part of  our technology department. You'll play a key role in the development and maintenance of our software solutions, working alongside stakeholders in cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will involve developing and implementing solutions to business and customer problems, applying best practices, and bringing continuous improvement.

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute your expertise to build robust functional modules and write maintainable code by following  best practices. Your collaboration with Product, Design, Data, and other stakeholders will be essential in delivering business and customer value. In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain modern web applications using Python and the Django framework.
• Build and implement beautiful, responsive and secure frontend experiences using React and Typescript.
• Write readable, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
• Implement and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions, providing valuable input and insights.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to team members, and mentor junior team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing software applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development.

What you’ll bring

• Proven commercial experience as a Fullstack engineer in Python and Django, as well as React / Typescript. 
• Proficiency in SOLID principles and Event Driven Design.
• Practitioner of test-driven development (TDD) principles and proven experience crafting good unit tests. 
• Proven experience and knowledge of Postgres and Django ORM.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
• Sound problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is essential.

Role location

This role will be based in Sydney, Australia. We work in a Hybrid environment, where our teams attend the office a minimum of 3 days (e.g. Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays).

Why Open?

It’s an exciting time to join our team and be part of a tech company going through a hyper-growth phase. We provide our team with:

• Highly competitive compensation
• High levels of autonomy and trust so you can do your best work
• Growth opportunities internally - as you grow, your role can too
• Flexible working - we are about impact, not time at your desk. We encourage freedom and responsibility, including the ability to work from anywhere 
• Annual allowance for professional development - use it towards a gym membership, professional coaching, a conference. Whatever matters most to you

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.

Lastly, Open is a high-performing team that strives to achieve brilliant things every day and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match the job description. We’re looking for people who are intellectually curious, courageous, innovative and passionate. Our culture is truly open, we’re continuously challenging each other to live our values, and aren’t afraid to raise questions when we fall short. Most importantly, Open is for those that want to create change and have an impact.  If that sounds like you, apply for this role and let’s build the future of insurance together.

Who we are

Open is on a mission to provide the best insurance experiences, at the best price, for the world. Insurance is one of the world’s least digitally mature industries - for years it’s remained confusing, paper-based and heavily intermediated. We launched in 2016 to build a global, AI-powered platform that digitises the entire insurance process, making it transparent, less costly and more reliable.

Our promise to customers is powerful car, home and travel insurance. Many know us through our consumer brand, Huddle (huddleinsurance.com), and we also offer bespoke white-label solutions for brands who embed our insurance into their digital experiences. Our partner brands include Bupa, Polestar, Telstra, and ahm.

But the best is yet to come – we plan on doubling growth while expanding to New Zealand and the UK. We also believe in using business as a force for good – Open is Australasia’s only certified B Corp insurance company.

Open is backed by leading investors, including AirTree Ventures, Movac, LocalGlobe UK and Hollard Insurance and we’ve raised over $53m to date. Since 2018, we’ve achieved a 628% growth rate and have won awards from FinTech Australia, the Global InsurTech 100, Mozo.com.au, Pause Fest, SmartCompany’s Smart50 (5th) and the AFR Fast 100, who recognised us as Australia’s 7th fastest growing company in 2022. 

Our team thrive on solving problems to revolutionise insurance and have a ‘no excuses’ attitude when it comes to putting our customers first. We have a high performing team and an open and enabling culture that attracts the best creative and critical thinkers. Join us and let’s build the future of insurance together.