Full Stack Software Engineer, Sr.

About The Company Corgi is revolutionizing the insurance industry through vertical integration, aiming to streamline and automate a traditionally manual sector within financial services. By designing, underwriting, pricing, and issuing insurance directly—eliminating intermediaries such as brokers and third-party administrators—Corgi is redefining operational efficiency and customer experience. The company leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to rebuild the industry from the ground up, addressing a significant market gap. With substantial backing of $268 million from prominent investors like Kindred and TCV, Corgi is positioned at the forefront of innovation in insurance technology. At Corgi, building something impactful requires dedication and high standards. The organization fosters a meritocratic culture where high performers are rewarded with unlimited growth opportunities. The team works intensively in the office six to seven days a week, emphasizing rapid development, talent density, and ownership. The environment encourages solving complex problems with a high level of responsibility, making it an ideal place for professionals eager to make a tangible difference in the industry. About The Role The company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to lead the development and design of essential systems that support both internal operations and customer-facing services. This senior role offers the opportunity to own large-scale technical initiatives across various domains, including underwriting, claims processing, finance, compliance, and internal tooling. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with leadership, product teams, and operations to create software solutions that automate workflows, reduce manual effort, and enable scalable growth. This position is based in Corgi’s London office and requires a proactive individual with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. The role involves taking ownership of projects from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability. The engineer will have significant influence over architectural decisions and will help shape the future of Corgi’s engineering organization. Qualifications 5+ years of professional software engineering experienceProficiency in Typescript, Python, React, FastAPI, Django, Flask, and AWSStrong experience designing distributed and scalable systemsExperience owning production systems and making architectural decisionsFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, databases, and modern development practicesProven track record of delivering complex projects independentlyExperience in fintech, insurance, workflow automation, or operational businesses (preferred but not required)Excellent problem-solving and communication skillsHigh ownership mentality and ability to operate with limited structure Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain critical internal and customer-facing software systemsLead backend services, API development, and scalable infrastructure projectsTake ownership of major projects from architecture to deployment and maintenanceCollaborate across teams to rapidly develop and ship new features and productsAutomate complex workflows in partnership with operations, finance, underwriting, and leadership teamsEnhance system reliability, security, performance, and scalabilityMake architectural decisions and establish engineering best practicesMentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the technical standards of the teamInfluence the strategic direction of Corgi’s engineering efforts Benefits Competitive salary ranging from £140,000 to £200,000 plus equityOpportunity to build foundational systems for a pioneering insurance companyDirect collaboration with senior leadership and core operational teamsHigh level of ownership and visibility from day oneChance to influence how insurance infrastructure evolves in the AI eraWork in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with high standardsIn-office work in London, UK, fostering close collaboration and team culture Equal Opportunity Corgi is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.