Remote Software Engineer, Front-End Focus

at Kin Insurance

Posted 1 day ago 5 applied

Description:

  • Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer.
  • The company uses intelligent pricing, offers seamless bundling, and simplifies every step from purchasing to claims.
  • Kin empowers people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value.
  • The company has received accolades such as being named to Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work and Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers.
  • As a Staff Engineer, you will develop products and features in a Ruby on Rails environment with a Typescript front-end and PostgreSQL database.
  • You will apply Agile methodologies to product and software development processes.
  • The role involves solving complex engineering problems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and occasionally lead small teams.
  • Daily tasks may include writing clean code, setting engineering standards, leading pair programming sessions, and developing technical roadmaps.

Requirements:

  • You must have 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • A minimum of 5+ years experience coding with Ruby is required.
  • Experience with architectural planning and design is necessary.
  • You should be able to articulate the value of technical investments.
  • The ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance is essential.
  • Experience mentoring engineers is required.
  • You should be comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • A fast learner who is ready to bring previous knowledge and continue developing is preferred.
  • Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) is strongly preferred.
  • The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Benefits:

  • The position offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • There is a flexible PTO policy in place.
  • Remote work is available.
  • A generous equity package is provided.
  • The company offers a 401K with a company match.
  • Parental leave is included as a benefit.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities are available.
  • You will have the excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact.