Insurance Software Lead Engineer

Join us at the start of a strategically important insurance initiative- an early-stage effort where you’ll help build systems from scratch, grow the engineering team around you, and work closely with top domain experts to bring Estonian-built innovation to international markets.

About the role
We are looking for a Lead Engineer – Insurance Domain to join us at the early stages of a strategically important initiative. You'll help design and build core insurance systems from scratch, working hands-on with code while shaping the architecture, guiding other developers, and partnering with product and domain experts. This is a rare opportunity to grow a new engineering team around you and help turn Estonian-built innovation into solutions for international markets.

Who we are
Iute Group is a fast-growing fintech company founded in 2008 in Estonia and operating in Albania, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. We provide consumer finance, payments, banking, and insurance services with a mission to deliver an outstanding personal finance experience - powered by technology and elevated by a human touch.

Your responsibilities

• Propose and implement architectural solutions for new systems built from scratch

• Take the lead in troubleshooting complex technical issues across the platform

• Work side by side with insurance product managers in an active partnership to shape new ideas and define solutions

• Develop high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot

• Design and implement integrations with external systems and registries, payment platforms and APIs (e.g., SEPA, SWIFT)

• Ensure speed and reliability for high-volume transaction systems

• Contribute to system architecture and technical design

• Mentor junior developers and promote best coding practices

• Drive solutions from idea to implementation with a focus on impact

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot (frontend development is a plus)

• Solid background in the insurance domain and understanding of related systems

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and confidently across teams

• Knowledge of scalable systems, databases, and microservice architecture

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization, and orchestration

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

• Experience in fintech is a plus

• A proactive mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to work independently

• Comfort working in Agile teams and collaborating with stakeholders

• Curiosity for the business side and eagerness to deliver real impact

What we offer

• Work on meaningful fintech products that reach millions

• Play a key role in a fast-growing company

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Supportive, flexible, and international work environment

• Motivating and fair compensation with performance-based bonuses.

• Health or sports benefits, extra vacation days, and support for life events

• Flexible work setup and a modern HQ in central Tallinn

Our tech stack

• Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js

• PostgreSQL, MySQL

• Microservices, REST APIs

• Cloud: AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Docker, Kubernetes

Hiring process
Our hiring process is quick and straightforward. You'll start with a short screening call, followed by an interview with our engineering managers and a technical session including a practical task. We provide timely feedback and value your time.

We’re ready to hire you as soon as possible, but don’t worry if your ideal start date is a bit later. We’re growing fast and always on the lookout for great people, so apply whenever you’re ready!

Please note that this is a full-time, on-site role based at our headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia. We will only consider applications from candidates currently residing in Estonia.