Job Specifications
About Artificial
We're building technology for the next generation of specialty insurers and brokers.
At Artificial, our mission is clear: to build the specialty (re)insurance landscape of the future. Our pioneering technology is revolutionising how insurers and brokers operate in complex markets. By removing the mundane and repetitive, we're paving the way for opportunity, innovation and efficiency in the industry.
At Artificial, you'll be working with talented people, using the latest technology in an environment where learning is supported. As an outcomes-focused business, taking ownership is not only expected but embraced, meaning the opportunity to create meaningful change is within your power.
In 2024 we secured PS8M in Series A+ funding, led by Europe's premier publicly listed fintech fund, Augmentum Fintech, with participation from existing investors MS&AD Ventures and FOMCAP IV. We work with some of the world's leading brokers and top-performing insurers in London and beyond.
Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that is already changing the industry for the better.
Role background
We are looking for a skilled and personable Solutions Engineer to build strong client relationships in order to build, configure and deliver technical solutions to meet individual client needs. The role combines programming expertise with a deep understanding of the insurance/insurtech space, comprising engineering, sales, and client success.
Successful candidates will join an established and growing team to meet the demands of growth, working collaboratively with Engineering, Product and Commercial teams. You will be responsible for proof of value / pilot projects that are pivotal to our growth strategy.
We're recruiting across a range of levels and welcome applications from engineers of all experience levels. If you're excited about what we're building, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week based at our HQ or at client site (City of London).
Your role and responsibilities
Analysing prospective partners' (pilot projects) and clients' business requirements and translate them into technical solutions using our domain-specific spreadsheet-like functional programming language called Brossa.
Codifying, configuring and delivering formal specifications of insurance products in various lines of business (marine, aviation, political violence, etc).
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design technical solutions that align with the strategic goals of the client, and customising and configuring our technology to achieve this.
Develop a deep understanding of our suite of products to provide strategic guidance and recommendations.
Demonstrate product value to key internal and client stakeholders.
Build and manage platform integrations while providing ongoing technical support.
About You
Strong foundation in programming
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to excel in a fast-changing scale-up environment with all the ambiguities this presents: flexibility will be needed
Solutions-driven and always looking at how processes can be improved
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to our platform
We especially want to hear from you if you have
Experience with Haskell, Elm, Clojure
An understanding of the insurance / insurtech industry
Collaborative skills with an emphasis on product quality
Experience in insurtech, insurance or related industries
Strong problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Private medical insurance
Income protection insurance
Life insurance of 4 * base salary
On-site gym and shower facilities
Team social events and company parties
Salary exchange on pension and nursery fees
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave & pay
Access to Maji, the financial wellbeing platform
Milestone Birthday Bonus and a Life Events leave policy
Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus national holidays
Home office and equipment allowance, and a company MacBook
Learning allowance and leave to attend conferences or take exams
YuLife employee benefits, including EAP and bereavement helplines
For each new hire, we plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi Action
The best coffee machine in London, handmade in Italy and imported just for us!
We're an equal opportunities employer, with a strong commitment to hiring from the rich diversity within our local communities. If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment to the hiring process, please do let us know at any time and feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns. If you feel that you don't tick all the boxes of requirements, please do apply anyway - Artificial recognise the value of raw talent. Please be aware as part of the application process we'll be carrying out various background checks. These may include a criminal records check, checking your credit hi
About the Company
Artificial is revolutionising speciality insurance by empowering brokers and carriers to transform their placement and underwriting strategies.
For brokers, we digitise placements, optimise capacity management, and reduce costs.
For carriers, we scale underwriting IP to maximise capital deployment in lead and follow models. Together, we're shaping the future of speciality insurance.
We provide solutions to global brokers and carriers, including Apollo, BMS, Lockton, Chaucer, AXIS and more.
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