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About Artificial Help shape the future of specialty insurance At Artificial, we’re building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market. Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision-making. We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world’s leading brokers and insurers. By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built-in, and outcomes matter. Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry. We've just raised $45M (£33M) in Series B funding from lead investor CommerzVentures, new investor Move Capital, as well as all existing shareholders. This investment round gives us the room to grow with confidence, continue to innovate, and ensure that Artificial remains the first choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally. Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that will change the landscape of insurance for generations. Role Background We are looking for a skilled and personable Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to lead a team and configure and deliver technical solutions to meet individual client needs. The role combines programming expertise with a deep understanding of the insurance/insurtech space, comprising engineering, sales, and client success. Successful candidates will join an established and growing team to meet the demands of growth, working collaboratively with Engineering, Product and Commercial teams. You will be responsible for proof of value / pilot projects that are pivotal to our growth strategy. Please note, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week based at our HQ or at client site (City of London). About the role Lead the analysis of prospective partners’ and clients’ business requirements, translating them into robust technical solutions using our domain-specific, spreadsheet-like functional programming language, Brossa Manage and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to meet performance goals, providing regular feedback, coaching, and support for professional development. Manage and develop a team, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and supporting their growth within the team. Own the design, configuration and delivery of formal specifications for insurance products across multiple lines of business (e.g. marine, aviation, political violence) Act as a trusted technical partner to clients, shaping solutions that align with their strategic goals and constraints Collaborate closely with product, engineering and commercial teams to customise and configure the platform for client needs Build and manage platform integrations, ensuring reliable delivery and ongoing technical support Demonstrate product value and technical credibility to senior internal and client stakeholders About you You have a strong foundation in programming and are comfortable working with domain-specific or functional languages Proven experience leading and developing teams with a track record of building high-performing cultures and growing talent into more senior roles. You communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including client leadership You thrive in a fast-changing scale-up environment and are comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy You are solutions-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset towards systems and processes You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy tackling complex, real-world problems You are able to learn new platforms and domains quickly and apply that knowledge effectively We especially want to hear from you if you h