Junior Back-end Developer @ Insurance-Tech Scale-up
Job Description
Location: Rotterdam (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary: €3300 – €3500/month (based on 40 hours/week)
About CodeHive and Our Partner
CodeHive is thrilled to introduce a Graduate Back-End Developer Traineeship in partnership with a global insurance-tech scale-up specializing in automated underwriting, claims, and HealthTech solutions. By leveraging advanced analytics, award-winning technology, and insights from over 12,500 annual consumer surveys across 22 global markets, our partner is redefining the insurance experience.
With a diverse team of over 175 employees spanning 33 nationalities and 15 global offices, our partner fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives.
Your Traineeship with CodeHive
At CodeHive, we offer a structured program designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and a fulfilling tech career. During this 1-year traineeship, you’ll gain practical experience, professional coaching, and a clear path for growth as a Graduate Back-End Developer.
What We Offer:
- 40 Training Hours on Pluralsight: Access to comprehensive courses to refine your technical expertise.
- Regular Progress Tracking: Quarterly meetings with a dedicated career coach to evaluate growth and explore opportunities.
- Ad-Hoc Coaching from Industry Experts: Learn through workshops and sessions led by seasoned professionals.
Our mission is to equip you with the technical and soft skills required to excel in a dynamic development environment.
About the Traineeship Program
During the first year, you’ll be employed by CodeHive and embedded within our partner’s team. This dual structure ensures that while you contribute to meaningful projects, you also benefit from CodeHive’s coaching, training sessions, and networking opportunities.
Upon completing the program, you’ll have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role directly with our partner organization.
Your Role as a Graduate Back-End Developer
As a Graduate Back-End Developer, you’ll collaborate with a skilled team of developers to build robust, scalable, and efficient server-side solutions for cutting-edge insurance applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write clean, maintainable code to develop functional web applications.
- Build and maintain scalable and reliable back-end architectures using Ruby on Rails and relevant databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure smooth operation.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Optimize performance and identify bottlenecks in applications.
- Maintain code quality through automated testing and peer reviews.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies to incorporate best practices into ongoing projects.
Core Competencies and Skills You’ll Develop
This traineeship is designed to strengthen your foundational knowledge and help you master:
- Object-oriented programming principles.
- Automated testing platforms and unit testing.
- Database schema design to support business processes.
- Scalable and secure back-end architecture.
- Collaboration in an Agile development environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for enthusiastic, detail-oriented graduates eager to develop their skills and tackle real-world challenges in a supportive and innovative environment.
Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Familiarity with Ruby on Rails (or other backend technologies like Java, Django), PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills in professional English (spoken and written).
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Selection Process
- Initial Screening: Submit your CV and motivation for review by CodeHive.
- Game-Based Assessment: Evaluate your aptitude and fit for the role.
- Secondary Screening: Review by our partner organization.
- Introductory Interview: Meet the team and discuss the role.
- In-Depth Interview: Assess your technical skills and growth potential.
- Technical Assessment: Demonstrate problem-solving and coding abilities.
Feedback will be provided at each stage, and successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, structured environment to start your tech career.
- The opportunity to work on impactful projects with a globally recognized scale-up.
- A hybrid work model for work-life balance and flexibility.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Apply now to kick-start your career as a Graduate Back-End Developer!
