Backend Engineer at Shift Technology

We are Shift Technology, where AI is reshaping insurance for more than 300 million policyholders worldwide. Our platform helps leading insurers reduce risk, detect fraud, and streamline claims, all while improving customer experiences. We are a diverse team of innovators from over 50 countries, united by a shared mission to transform the insurance industry through technology. We are now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join us on a full-time, hybrid basis in France.

Responsibilities

• Design and build complete application features using your technical expertise and autonomy to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Develop intuitive and efficient components that enhance platform performance and support both bulk and real-time data processing.
• Collaborate across engineering squads and other teams to solve complex technical challenges and advance our distributed data systems on cloud platforms.

Requirements

• At least four years of professional software development experience.
• Strong coding skills in C# .NET with a solid grasp of object-oriented programming and the ability to build and modify high-performance APIs.
• Proficiency with data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, or Beam, along with a good understanding of distributed data systems.
• Familiarity with Python frameworks including Django or Flask.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning fundamentals.
• Bonus experience with MS SQL Server and Elasticsearch in the data layer.

What we offer

We provide a competitive total rewards package that supports you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits include flexible remote and hybrid working options, company equity, generous paid time off, and dedicated mental health resources. You will also enjoy Focus Fridays each month for personal growth and learning, plus two paid Make A Difference Days annually for volunteering. Additional country-specific benefits may be available.