Software Engineer (x / f / m) - Global Architecture

Who we are

You. Better. With Alan.

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 helping employers feel proud, turning health benefits from a cost centre into their most valuable investment.

We're building a vertically integrated health partner that seamlessly 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. Through deep engagement, we empower everyone to overcome day-to-day health obstacles and live healthier lives.

We partner with 32,000+ companies of all sizes, serving more than 700K members , and have reached €500M+ in ARR.

Our team of 600 people (still growing) operates across France , Spain , Belgium , and Canada .

How we do it ?

People joining Alan are often surprised and delighted by our innovative working method. We have a set of cultural values that guide our approach to work, such as :

What drives us — We're obsessed with helping our members live healthier

Mission is the Boss : long-term thinking, seeking our mission success above all else.

Member & customer-led : obsessively focused on solving members & customers problems and creating the most delightful experiences.

How we build excellence — We hire the best people and give them platform to succeed

Champions of excellence : extremely high standards and talent density.

Distributed ownership : accountable enlightened despots, everyone owns their decisions and results.

Radically transparent : all information is accessible and written-first, so everyone can make the best decisions asynchronously

How we grow together — We help each other improve through honest feedback and bold thinking

Optimistic alchemy : optimists who collaborate with genuine care and support teammates.

Empathetic challengers : direct, caring feedback combined with praises to help each other grow professionally

Bold & creative contrarians : think differently to achieve greatness, try new approaches

How we move fast — We fight complexity and focus on what matters most

Disciplined in execution : taking decisive actions with focus that compounds success over time

Fight for simplicity : only high impact processes, smart frugality

The Engineering team

In our engineering team, we build the infrastructure, interfaces, and applications to provide first-class service to our members, health professionals, and even ourselves!

Being an engineer at Alan means joining a team of talented, committed and passionate engineers, with a lot of product interaction.

We move fast, with a lot of ownership, and are proud to tackle big problems!

Our process is very simple : those who make product decisions are the same ones who build them.

Our stack is Python / Flask, React, React Native, PostgreSQL.

Want to know more? Read this article if you want to discover how life as an Engineer at Alan and this article on our Engineering career path.

Shaping and Building Our Global Platform

As we scale across new geographies and product lines, we're strengthening our technical foundations to go beyond Alan’s traditional boundaries. Our vision is to build a global architecture that enables any team at Alan to develop and launch features seamlessly so we can grow as a cohesive, scalable ecosystem.

Your mission

Design Cross-Cutting Solutions : Transform siloed, country-specific and product-specific implementations into elegant global systems that maintain full functionality while dramatically reducing redundancy

Orchestrate Data Transformation : Design and implement sophisticated migration strategies that consolidate fragmented data structures into unified schemas supporting multiple products and markets

Drive Technical Evolution : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to methodically refactor legacy systems and establish development practices that embrace both global and multi-product perspectives

Why This Role Matters

Enable Strategic Growth : Your work will be the technical backbone that enables us to launch faster, scale efficiently, and enter new markets with confidence.

Solve Multi-Dimensional Challenges : You’ll operate at the intersection of products, geographies, and legacy systems—untangling complexity with elegant, forward-looking solutions.

Apply Advanced Design Principles : Apply and evangelize architectural best practices to build systems that are resilient, adaptable, and easy to evolve.

Create Lasting Impact : You're building the foundation that will support our Alan's products for years to come

What we're looking for

You've demonstrated ability to navigate complex systems spanning multiple business domains and technical boundaries

You're a builder - at Alan there is no architect in an ivory tower, we're first and foremost builders who implement what we design

You've worked with diverse architectural patterns and can articulate the nuanced trade-offs between

You're a system thinker that enables you to see both the forest and the trees—understanding how individual components contribute to the larger multi-product ecosystem

Is it you we’re looking for?

We are looking for problem-solver engineers with 5+ years of experience who get excited about simplifying complex business problems :

You’ll be able to tackle high-impact & high-risk projects involving many engineers.

You’ll design efficient systems and engineering practices to align with and facilitate interactions between multiple teams / products.

You’ll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers & lead crews (more details in this article ).

You’ll be able to contribute to hiring your future coworkers and shape candidates’ hiring experience (improving our technical assessment process etc...)

You would be a good fit at Alan if most of this sounds like you :

Well-versed in Object Oriented Programming such as Python, Java, C#, and enthusiastic about web technologies such as modern Javascript.

Willing to work in Python / JavaScript (but you don’t need to have experience with those 2 languages!).

Passionate about building products.

Self-starting and entrepreneurial.

Humble and still willing to grow (no matter your seniority!).

Collaborative, enthusiastic about teamwork, learning, and teaching.

Fluent in English (no need to speak French!).

For this opportunity, we are aiming to hire within the D-F level range.

But above all, we are looking for high potential and curiosity : make sure to show us this when you apply! Everything else is a bonus.

Perks & Benefits

At Alan, we believe that being in good health is a basic need, and it starts with our employees. This is why Alaners are provided with a stimulating environment and perks ensuring they are happy, efficient and spend only high-quality time with co-workers.

Therefore, we offer :

Fair rewards . Generous equity packages complement your base salary.

Flexible Office . Amazing office space at our HQ, sponsored co-working hubs or a full-remote experience with home office equipment sponsorship, we want you to live where you’re the happiest.

All the tools you need . Top of the range equipment : Macbook Pro, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and noise-canceling headphones.

Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours . Organize your time as you wish.

Delightful healthcare insurance : Extremely comprehensive health insurance - 100% for you and your children, 90-100% for partners depending on your country (permanent contracts only) .

Transport . Country-specific commuter benefits.

Learning & Training opportunities. A highly flexible Training policy free books and budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises.

Personal growth through coaching : At Alan, coaching isn't just a perk -it's core to who we are. Every Alaner is paired with a dedicated coach from day one, who helps maximize their impact, nurture engagement, and navigate Alan's values to develop their full potential. Learn more about our coaching culture .

Parental leave. Extended parental leave for all new parents.

Important note : we hire people, not roles.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't check every box, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone, no matter how underrepresented, should feel free to apply as it can only bring learnings or success.

If you identify yourself as a woman : Did you know that research shows women often apply only when meeting 100% of requirements?

Remember, this is just a guide, not a checklist.

We'll be thrilled to receive your application!

Check out our About Alan and Career pages, as well as our Medium , blog and Glassdoor page for more info.

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