Software Architect (Haskell)

TL;DR

Software Architect (Haskell): Designing and evolving scalable, high-performance software architectures for the specialty (re)insurance market with an accent on technical authority across multiple codebases and promoting consistent engineering standards. Focus on owning large, complex initiatives end-to-end, solving intricate problems, and mentoring engineers to improve capabilities.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom, with home office and equipment allowance. Some experience in a distributed work environment is a plus.

Company

hirify.global is building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market, focusing on transforming operations for brokers and carriers, and recently raised $45M in Series B funding.

What you will do

• Design and evolve scalable, high-performance software architectures.
• Own the technical delivery of large, complex initiatives.
• Maintain deep end-to-end understanding of system architecture and act as a technical authority.
• Write high-quality, performant Haskell code and promote engineering best practices.
• Apply appropriate testing strategies to ensure reliability.
• Mentor and support engineers, improving capability and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experienced engineer who designs scalable, evolutionary architectures and enjoys complex problem-solving.
• Confident owning and delivering large, ambiguous initiatives end-to-end.
• Brings deep technical insight across systems and helps others raise their technical understanding.
• Hands-on experience writing performant Haskell.
• Clear communicator who can explain complex ideas and bring diverse stakeholders along.
• Invested in mentoring, feedback, and supporting others’ growth.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurtech, insurance or related industries.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a distributed work environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance, income protection, and life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• 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.
• Company stock options managed through Ledgy.
• Team social events and company parties, plus an on-site gym in London.