Kin Insurance
Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus
Remote (United States) · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 279 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonRubyReactVue.jsAngularBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewPostgreSQLRESTAgileCustomer SupportAPI TestingAR/VRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- As we continue to grow, we're investing in strengthening our core systems while accelerating the delivery of new features that improve the homeowner experience.
- In this role, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges across our Ruby-based backend and Typescript front-end systems.
- Beyond delivery, you'll play a key role in elevating engineering standards - mentoring junior engineers, contributing to architectural decisions, and helping ensure our systems remain reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby, with occasional contributions in Python and Typescript
- Develop and enhance front-end functionality using modern JavaScript frameworks and Typescript
- Lead and contribute to architectural and design discussions that improve long-term system maintainability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, PMO, and other engineering teams to align technical solutions with business goals
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.
- Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
- Ability to articulate the value and trade-offs of technical investments
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
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
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 (2026)
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- Forbes' Fintech 50 (2023-2026)
- Great Places to Work Certified (May 2024-May 2027)
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role
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