Software Engineer

At Helvengo, our vision is to empower entrepreneurs in taking bold moves with more confidence.
This was the reason why we set out in 2020 to rethink how small business risks are identified and covered through forward thinking insurance and become the number one insurance partner for entrepreneurs and small and medium sized companies in Europe.

As we are entering the next growth phase, we are now building up a team in Porto, Portugal and are therefore looking for a Software Engineer who will join our team and make our vision come true.

This role will be based in Porto, Portugal.

Our Stack

• Backend – .Net5.0, GraphQL (Node.js could become an option)

• Frontend – React, JsonForms, ESLint, GraphQL (Redux could become an option)

• Database – Postgressql, Neo4j or MongoDB could become an option.

• DevOps – AWS (EKS, ECR), Bitbucket Pipelines, Docker, Kafka/RabitMQ, Keycloak

• Methodologies – Microservices, DDD, Product Increments (w/ Agile Scrum)

What we are looking

• A talent who wants to grow professionally as Full-Stack or in one of the specific area Frontend/Backend/DevOps.

• Work with product owners and designers on spec'ing delightful features

• Take ownership of components and business domains over time

• MSc or BSc in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• Experience with at least two of the above technologies.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter attitude, comfortable working independently with minimal supervision and a high degree of freedom

• A growth mindset, agile approach to problem-solving, outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail

• Fluent in English (German a plus)

• Passion: Entrepreneurship is our passion. To deliver the best possible service to our customers & brokers, we think and act like entrepreneurs ourselves and would like to empower you to think like so as well. This is why most of our roles are eligible to Helvengo’s employee participation program, where you will be able to become a shareholder of the company.

• Execution: Our ambitious goals are only possible to accomplish if we prioritize, focus and deliver as a team. The challenges that we will be facing will be diverse in nature - so will be the international team that you are solving the challenges with. Cultural initiatives like weekly cooking and TGIF sessions ensure to stay connected and to have fun along the way.

• Resilience: Working in a startup is not a sprint, it is a marathon. This means we work hard and do not give up, but also take care of ourselves to be in it for the long term. Regular team sports events, flexible office setup, unlimited holidays and the possibility to choose your own “world office” for one week per quarter are only some of the perks that you will be able to enjoy at Helvengo.

• Integrity: We believe that we can only excel, if we get better every day - both personally and professionally. This means that transparent communication and feedback is not just a buzzword on the wall, but a weekly routine. Besides that every employee has a yearly development budget available to enable further growth in the area of your liking.

• Courage: We are not just the next big blue insurance company, we want to be different and challenge the existing incumbents. Chasing after audacious ideas is what gets us excited every day, while we are very much aware that from time to time, you need to take a step back, reflect, admit failure and re-start to succeed in the long term. About our hiring process

As part of our hiring process, we would like to ensure that you get the chance to learn as much about our company, its culture and the people as possible. This is why you can expect the following process:

1. A short call with HR to check on expectations and general fit
2. A small online challenge that you will be doing by yourself.
3. An in-depth technical interview with your hiring manager where we follow-up on your challenge as well as an in-depth interview with the HR Manager.