Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Global Architecture role at Alan Overview Alan’s vision is to make prevention the new norm of care for all. Our mission is to help people live in good health to 100 while turning health benefits into employers’ most valuable investment. We are building a vertically integrated health partner that unites insurance and smart healthcare delivery into one system. By connecting all aspects of care—private, public, and direct‑to‑consumer—we create the most member‑centric healthcare experience. We partner with 35K+ companies, serve over 1M users, and have reached 770M+ in ARR. Our team of 700+ people operates across France, Spain, Belgium, and Canada. Values & Culture Mission is the Boss: long‑term thinking, mission above all else Member & customer‑led: obsessed with solving problems and delighting users Champions of excellence: extremely high standards and talent density Distributed ownership: everyone owns their decisions and results Radically transparent: all information accessible, written‑first, async decisions Optimistic alchemy: optimists who collaborate with genuine care Empathetic challengers: direct, caring feedback to help each other grow Bold contrarians: think differently, try new approaches Disciplined execution: decisive action with compounding focus Fight for simplicity: high‑impact processes, smart frugality Engineering Team & Stack The engineering team builds infrastructure, interfaces, and applications to serve members, health professionals, and teammates. Roles involve product interaction, fast ownership, and pride in solving large problems. Our stack includes Python/Flask, React, React Native, and PostgreSQL. Global Architecture Team – Your Mission Design Cross‑Cutting Modules: Transform country‑specific implementations into elegant global components that become building blocks for other teams. Remove Technical Blockers for Product Teams: Tackle cross‑domain blockers so teams can focus on core business. Orchestrate Data Transformations: Harmonize different country data models, consolidate into unified schemas while preserving local flexibility. Build and Own What You Create: Own the full lifecycle from design through long‑term maintenance—design, deploy, and maintain. Why This Role Matters High‑Impact, Cross‑Domain Solutions: work on blockers heavily depended on across teams. Enable, Don’t Replace, Teams: solve obstacles that allow teams to build global‑first solutions. Learn and Share Globalization Patterns: develop expertise and share best practices with other teams. What We’re Looking For You write code and maintain what you build. We value implement‑driven architects. You navigate complex systems spanning multiple business domains and technical boundaries. You have experience with diverse architectural patterns and can articulate trade‑offs. You spot technical obstacles blocking multiple teams and design solutions to remove them. Are You a Good Fit? Well‑versed in Object‑Oriented Programming (Python, Java, C#) and enthusiastic about modern JavaScript web technologies. Willing to work in Python/JavaScript (experience required for one of them not mandatory). Passionate about building products. Self‑starting and entrepreneurial. Humble and eager to grow at any seniority. Collaborative, enthusiastic about teamwork, learning, and teaching. Fluent in English (French not required). We aim to hire within the D‑F level range but above all we look for high potential and curiosity. Show us this when you apply—everything else is a bonus. Perks & Benefits Fair rewards: generous equity packages complement your base salary. Flexible Office: Amazing office space at HQ, co‑working hubs, or full‑remote option with home‑office equipment build‑out. All the tools you need: MacBook Pro, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, noise‑canceling headphones. Flexible vacation policy and working hours: organize your time as you wish. Delightful healthcare insurance: comprehensive health insurance—100% for you and your children, 90‑100% for partners (permanent contracts only). Transport: country‑specific commuter benefits. Learning & Training opportunities: flexible training policy, free books, conference budgets. Personal growth through coaching: each engineer pairs with a dedicated coach from day one. Parental leave: extended leave for all new parents. Important Note We hire people, not roles. We welcome applicants who don’t meet every requirement—diversity matters. Application Process If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t check every box, we’d love to hear from you. If you identify as a woman, know that the research shows many women apply only when meeting 100% of requirements. Additional Info Check out our website, career pages, Medium, blog, and Glassdoor for more information. The interview process may involve moving to a different engineering team based on impact potential. Contact & Seniority Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr