Your impact.
AI at the Core
AI is central to this role and to the way we work at ANVA. As an AI-first organization, we aim to lead the market in AI adoption. You will help shape how our teams build AI-native software, from AI coding assistants to agents that contribute throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
We also expect AI to be an integral part of your daily workflow, and you should be able to demonstrate this during the recruitment process.
Your impact
You will lead two to three multidisciplinary teams consisting of developers and QA engineers, including external and offshore colleagues. You combine people leadership with technical insight. Your teams are responsible for both building and operating their services in production. The principle of "you build it, you run it" is second nature to you.
You will report to the Head of Engineering, be a member of the Engineering Leadership Team, and work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Security, Cloud Engineering, and our Agile Coach.
What you will do
- Act as the formal line manager for the engineers in your teams. Conduct development and performance reviews, set clear expectations, and coach team members on ownership and accountability.
- Ensure your teams deliver predictably and with high quality, while building services that are reliable, scalable, and secure by design.
- Make AI-assisted development the standard within your teams. Introduce AI tooling and agentic workflows in practice, share what works, and discontinue what doesn't.
- Drive flow and quality using data such as WIP, lead time, and DORA metrics. Use those metrics to improve performance, not to judge individuals.
- Continuously improve agile ways of working, CI/CD practices, and the operational maturity of your teams.
- Remove systemic impediments and coordinate dependencies with other teams so that eight teams together build one cohesive platform.
- Recruit, develop, and retain engineers, while considering AI capabilities throughout the hiring and development process.
- Foster an engineering culture where knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.
Your milestones
- Your teams deliver predictably and independently operate their services in production.
- AI-assisted development becomes a measurable part of your teams' daily workflow, with demonstrable improvements in flow and quality.
- Every engineer on your teams has a clear development plan and receives regular feedback.
- You have made a visible contribution to the migration of existing customers to ANVA 6.
What You Should Know
We’re building ANVA 6 while the first customers are migrating to it. That means moving quickly, with eight teams working in parallel and refining our plans together as we go. Not everything has been finalized yet. Figuring that out is exactly where you’ll make a difference.
This is what we offer you.
At ANVA, you get more than just a job. You get the space to grow, the responsibility to make an impact, and colleagues who will work with you to build the future of the insurance world.
We work hard, but always with consideration for each other. For development, for enjoyment, and for a healthy work-life balance. Because when you feel good about yourself, you perform better.
Here's what you can expect from us:
Salary and Benefits
A salary commensurate with your seniority, experience, and impact; for this role, up to €8,044 gross per month (based on a 40-hour workweek) + vacation pay + 13th-month bonus. We consider who you are and what you bring to the table. In addition, you’ll receive benefits that make a difference, so you can focus entirely on what you’re here to do.
Vacation days
You get 27.5 vacation days to recharge, travel, or just do nothing. Because sustainable performance starts with sufficient rest. We believe it is important that you have time for yourself, your family, or your passions.
Non-contributory pension
We pay your pension contributions in full. This means you automatically build up your pension for later, without it costing you anything now. That gives you peace of mind and security, just as it should be.
Growth
At ANVA, you will be given the opportunity to develop yourself. Through training, coaching, and (international) career opportunities, you can broaden or deepen your role. Your ambition determines the direction.
Workation
Ready for some sun and inspiration? You will have the opportunity to work temporarily from the Caribbean. This allows you to combine productivity with a unique experience at one of our international locations.
AI First Tech Vision
In every role, we encourage the use of AI as a smart tool to support your daily work. Not as a replacement, but as a powerful complement to help you work faster, better, and more efficiently. This approach fosters innovation while also valuing your own expertise.
Working from home
Hybrid working is a matter of course for us. You will receive a work-from-home budget of €750 to set up a comfortable and professional workspace. This allows you to work just as comfortably at home as you would in the office.
Food & drink
At the office, you can enjoy barista coffee, fresh juices, and fresh fruit. Our hospitality colleagues ensure that you have everything you need. Small details that make your working day just that little bit better.
Fun!
We regularly organize staff events, ranging from substantive sessions to sporting and social activities. Participation is always voluntary, but having fun together is part of who we are.
Financially Fit
You can make use of independent financial advice for your personal situation. Whether it concerns your pension, mortgage, or other financial questions, we are happy to help you look ahead with confidence.
Who are you?
- College or university level of work and thinking.
- At least five years of experience in software development. You have worked as a developer yourself and now enjoy mentoring others.
- At least two years of experience leading engineering teams, including formal people management responsibilities.
- AI is already at the heart of how you work. You use it every day for analysis, preparation, decision-making, and prototyping, and you proudly showcase what you’ve built with it.
- You have introduced or accelerated AI-assisted development within a team and can explain both the benefits and the limitations.
- You have a well-founded vision on how AI and autonomous agents are changing roles, code reviews, quality assurance, and security within engineering teams.
- You apply AI responsibly in a regulated financial environment, with strong awareness of security, privacy, and data usage considerations.
- Experience with microservices, containers, and cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Strong communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, including Product Owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Preferred: Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms and/or the insurance or financial services sector.
Where will you end up?
For over 50 years, we at ANVA have been developing software for the insurance industry. What began as an industry-led initiative has grown into an innovative fintech company used by more than 10,000 professionals every day. With our software, we help insurers, Managing General Agents and advisors serve millions of customers more effectively and efficiently.
From our offices in Amersfoort and Bergen op Zoom, our team of around 200 colleagues is shaping the future of financial services. We do this using smart technology. For us, AI isn’t just an experiment, but a core and essential component in the development and continuous improvement of our platform. But beyond smart technology, what really sets us apart is our teamwork: collaborating, taking initiative, and getting a little better every day.
When you walk into ANVA, you’ll notice it right away: there’s a great mix of focus, innovation, and fun here! You’ll be working alongside smart, thoughtful, and curious colleagues who love to get things done but also know how to keep things in perspective. We work hard, brainstorm a lot, learn quickly, and celebrate both small and big successes along the way. Where will you end up? A place where your ideas are welcome, new ideas are valued, your growth is taken seriously, and your colleagues are always willing to brainstorm (or grab coffee)!
Sounds like a place where you could settle down? Great. We'd love to get to know you.
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