Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus
June 8
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
Description
• 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. • 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
Requirements
• 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
Benefits
• 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
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