LifeStar Insurance

LifeStar Insurance plc is a life insurance products provider in Malta – offering customers a comprehensive range of protection, savings, investment, and retirement products. LifeStar Insurance plc is a provider of insurance products in Malta – offering customers a comprehensive range of protection, savings, investment, and retirement life insurance products. The insurance company operates a large network of Tied Insurance Intermediaries and forms part of The Group (LifeStar Holding plc). The Group, through its subsidiaries, is active across the fund and investment markets and offers tailor-made solutions to a wide range of clients. The life insurance company has been present in Malta for six decades with a mission to be the local leader through its personalised approach and product innovation.

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Software Developer

Web Applications & AI Developer with strong expertise in database management, API development, and modern web technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable web applications, integrating AI/ML services, and working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Deep knowledge of Python and React is critical, along with the ability to design, implement, and maintain robust APIs and backend services.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend).
Develop, document, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for seamless integration across systems.
Work with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, optimizing queries and data structures for performance and scalability.
Integrate AI/ML models and services into web applications to enhance business processes or user experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality solutions.
Implement security best practices in application development and data handling.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, and integration issues.
Maintain proper documentation of code, APIs, database schemas, and AI workflows.
Stay current with emerging web technologies, AI frameworks, and best practices in software development.

Educational and skill requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in Python development and modern web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
Strong experience with React and front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Solid expertise in SQL and database management; experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
Hands-on experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
Familiarity with AI/ML libraries and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work in an agile development environment and handle multiple priorities.

Job benefits