Description:

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Origination Group Engineering team at Bestow, you will collaborate with Enrollment Product Managers, Underwriters, and external partners to develop and maintain solutions for the digital life insurance enrollment experience.
You will work on developing web services using Python, PostgreSQL, Java, and Drools Rule Language.
The role involves contributing to building new platform capabilities that align with the company's long product roadmap and multiple partners.
Effective written communication and teleconference skills are crucial as the team works remotely.
You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of your work, writing maintainable software with automated tests, and providing and receiving feedback from peers.
Collaboration with designers, product managers, customer support associates, and other engineers is essential to ensure the success of features and services.

Requirements:

3-7 years of professional software development experience, particularly in backend development.
Proficiency in Python or Java is preferred.
Familiarity with Docker for local software development.
Experience working with distributed systems or microservices.
Proficiency in PostgreSQL or other relational databases and writing ANSI SQL.
Experience in designing APIs using Protocol Buffers, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.
Experience in building, deploying, operating, and troubleshooting software.
Knowledge of cloud computing and Kubernetes or similar container orchestration is preferred.

Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $155,000 per year, with variations based on geographic location, work experience, and skills.
Standard benefits include equity based on role, flexible paid time off, parental leave programs, and 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Lifestyle stipend to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Flexible work-from-home policy and remote work options.
Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Recognition as a Best Place for Working Parents, Great Place to Work Certified, Built In Best Places to Work, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Texas and Financial Services and Insurance.
Emphasis on creating a safe and comfortable work environment, encouraging individualism, and authenticity in every team member.