Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance

Senior Software Engineer, Front-End Focus

Remote (United States) · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptRubyAngularHTMLCSSSassReduxRailsCode ReviewCI/CDAPI DevelopmentRESTAccessibilityCustomer SupportAPI TestingAR/VRCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer that'll be focused on our front-end tech stack to help us scale and evolve the web applications that power Kin's customer and internal experiences.
  • As we expand our products and enter new markets, our in-house systems must remain fast, resilient, and intuitive.
  • You'll work on a small, highly collaborative team, independently owning and operating complex features across our Angular and Web Component-based applications.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, and delivery of complex front-end features using Typescript, Angular (2+), Lit, HTML, and SCSS
  • Integrate front-end applications with APIs, including defining contracts and collaborating on API design
  • Drive performance optimization, accessibility improvements, and UX enhancements across applications
  • Lead and participate in pair programming, code reviews, and technical design discussions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and backend engineering partners to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Cross-functional partners report increased confidence in engineering delivery due to thoughtful collaboration and proactive problem-solving

Requirements

  • Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.
  • Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Ruby on Rails APIs
  • Familiarity with BEM methodology, Object-Oriented CSS principles, and custom component library development
  • Experience contributing to architectural decisions in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
  • Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance
  • Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
  • Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT) strongly preferred
  • Working Style & Environment

Skills

  • Core Experience & Technical Skills

Compensation

  • Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
  • Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
  • Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
  • Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15-20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
  • Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
  • Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval
  • Large, complex features are delivered on time with high code quality, strong test coverage, and minimal regressions

Company info

  • Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it hardest. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive.
  • Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we're building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident - so homeowners aren't left behind when they need help most.
  • Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 13 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including:
  • Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026)
  • Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it hardest.
  • We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive.
  • Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states.
  • We serve customers in 13 states (and counting).
  • Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including:
  • Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021-2024)
  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
  • Forbes' Fintech 50
  • Great Places to Work Certified (2024-2026)
  • Most importantly, we're building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact - for our customers, our communities, and each other.
  • We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings.
  • To learn more about how we work and what we're building, visit kin.com http://kin.com and see how we work https://www.linkedin.com/company/kin-insurance/life/kin/.
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