Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus
Published on September 02, 2024
The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?
Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.
Kin is proud to be one of BuiltIn Chicago’s 2021 and 2022 Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.
We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:
- Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).
- Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
- Forbes’ Fintech 50.
Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
So, what’s the role?
As a Senior Software Engineer - Back End Focus at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We run Ruby environments with Typescript front-ends and use PostgreSQL, and we apply Scrum methodologies to our product and software development processes.
In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev, Product, QA, and other cross-functional teams. As a senior team member, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers.
A day in the life could include:
- Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby and occasionally some Python and Typescript
- Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to more junior team members
- Driving and fostering design or architectural tasks
- Participating in daily stands and weekly retros
- Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including Product and PMO
- Providing subject matter expertise and support
I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?
- Track record of shipping large, complex software projects
- Fluid in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript
- Experience with architectural design
- Ability to articulate value of technical investments
- Ability to operate with some technical guidance
- Experience mentoring engineers
- Familiarity with the front-end and working with modern a Javascript library or framework (React, Vue, Angular)
- Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
- A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way
- Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred
- At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas
Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work
- Generous equity package
- 401K with company match
- Parental leave
- Continuing education and professional development
- The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
About Kin
Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.
EEOC Statement
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