Head of Platform (all genders) - simplesurance

simplesurance • lisboa, lisboa • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

simplesurance is a leading insurtech company specializing in delivering digital insurance solutions. Founded in 2012 and part of Allianz since 2022, we serve banking, automotive, e-commerce and travel sectors.

About the Job

We are looking for a Head of Platform to lead our platform engineering team and shape the future of our digital insurance services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, grow, and mentor a platform engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, high ownership, continuous improvement, and psychological safety.
  • Define and drive the platform engineering strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, product delivery needs, and long‑term scalability requirements.
  • Own the design, evolution, and operation of the internal developer platform, enabling product engineering teams to ship faster and more reliably through self‑service capabilities and reduced cognitive lo...