Description:

Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance, focusing on improving claims processing which is currently highly manual and costly.
The company provides software solutions to large insurers, enhancing their capabilities in a technology-driven world.
The role of Staff Application Platform Engineer involves enhancing developer productivity by identifying and abstracting common functionalities.
The engineer will collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and implement best practices for platform engineering.
Responsibilities include ensuring the platform is scalable, reliable, and secure, as well as identifying and resolving system bottlenecks.
The engineer will maintain a focus on securing sensitive data and ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Monitoring, tuning, and improving application performance is a key part of the role.
The engineer will take ownership of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
Development of new services and enhancement of existing systems to accommodate new products is expected.
The role requires improving platform resilience and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

A minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience is preferred.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript is required, with additional experience in Node, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS being ideal.
The candidate must have the ability to collaboratively drive a project from design to operation independently.
Strong people skills are necessary to solicit feedback from other engineers across the organization to identify optimal solutions.
Proven skills in building secure, reliable platforms and complex modern web applications are essential.
A firm belief in developing a top-tier platform that enables engineers to deploy swiftly and with assurance is required.
A relentless focus on securing sensitive data and ensuring platform reliability and performance is crucial.
A passion for the craft and a commitment to quality in code, communication, and concern for colleagues is expected.
The ability to make important technical tradeoff decisions with cross-team implications is necessary.
A proactive ownership mentality with a focus on constantly improving platform resilience and efficiency is required.

Competitive Compensation: Employees enjoy a competitive salary and equity package.
Comprehensive Health Care: Access to multiple medical plans with an HSA option and minimal out-of-pocket expenses, with certain plans covered 100%.
Dental Insurance: Coverage for dental health is provided.
Vision Insurance: Employees have access to vision insurance.
Life Insurance: Provided at no cost to employees.
Paid Time Off: Uncapped vacation days and paid holidays are offered.
Family Leave: Options for maternity and paternity leave are available.
Financial Wellness: A 401(k) contribution plan with Assured contributing 3% of income, even if the employee does not contribute.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care FSAs for pre-tax flexible spending are available.