Akur8

Akur8

FinTech / InsurTech

Paris, Cologne, London, Montréal, New York, Tokyo

Technologies and tools

  • Backend

    • Python

      Python

      100%
    • Java

      Java

      100%
    • PostgreSQL

      PostgreSQL

      100%
    • Spring

      Spring

      100%
  • Frontend

    • TypeScript

      TypeScript

      100%
    • Angular

      Angular

      100%
  • Devops

    • Docker

      Docker

      100%
    • Terraform

      Terraform

      100%
    • AWS

      AWS

      100%

Organization and methodologies

Akur8
  • 4 centers of support based in Tokyo, Paris, New-York and Montreal

  • Agile methodology - 3 weeks sprint with continuous deployment

  • Squad organisation

  • Performance is evaluated once a year, following our OKR system that sets diverse company goals

  • Equipment : Mac laptop, 32-inch screen, company phone and additional IT equipment allowance of 500€ for 3 years

Teams presentation

Akur8

Our development teams focus on delivering sophisticated modules that support the full insurance decision-making process. From data management and production rating to risk and demand modeling, rate plan build, and optimization, we design solutions that address the industry’s most complex challenges. Guided by agile principles, we continuously challenge the status quo and refine our implementation and coding practices.

Our Engineering teams work hand in hand with our Platform, IT, and Security teams to build a scalable, resilient, and high-performance platform that delivers best-in-class user experiences. Across Akur8, we ensure that every team and every process meets the highest security standards, in line with leading market certifications and industry best practices.

Akur8

Our Product and Actuarial teams collaborate closely to shape the future of pricing, reserving, and the life insurance journey. The Product team leads the development process, working seamlessly with actuarial teams, designers, and engineering.
From ideation to launch, we prioritize features that align with our product vision and deliver exceptional value to our customers. At the same time, our Actuarial team ensures our advanced AI solutions are seamlessly applied to real-world insurance use cases. Together, these teams drive innovation, foster creativity, and shape our continued success.

Recruitment process

Akur8

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

Each step of our recruitment process has been designed to evaluate and be sure that, you and we, have the sufficient amount of information to jointly make the right decision to pursue the discussions till a potential employment offer. We have strong expectations and we are expecting the same from our candidates throughout the process.

As a reminder, for candidates needing specific accommodations, please don't hesitate to let us know as soon as possible, as we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive interview experience for all applicants.

The different steps of the process are :

  • Talent Acquisition interview
  • 1st technical interview
  • 2nd technical interview
  • Manager interview
  • C-Level interview
  • CEO interview