Senior Backend Engineer

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that power core insurance platform features and customer experiences.

• Develop internal tools and systems that improve engineering productivity, business workflows, and operational safety.

• Integrate with external services such as payments, document processing, claims systems, and real-time data providers.

• Contribute to architectural evolution, including decisions around microservices, system design patterns, deployment strategies, and infrastructure improvements.

• Participate in system modernization efforts, ensuring legacy components align with current scalability and performance goals.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, data, and engineering to deliver reliable, production-grade systems.

• Provide technical mentorship, share expertise, and support team members in solving complex backend challenges.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional experience building production-grade backend systems in web-based environments.

• Strong hands-on experience with Go, including willingness to complete a technical coding challenge in Go.

• Proven track record of improving system stability, scalability, and performance in business-critical applications.

• Ability to design and deliver complete backend systems independently with minimal supervision.

• Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and cloud infrastructure concepts.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience collaborating in agile environments with daily stand-ups, code reviews, and iterative delivery cycles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $145,600 – $218,400 USD depending on experience

• Equity opportunities and performance-based compensation eligibility

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage

• Fully remote-first work environment with flexibility and autonomy

• 401(k) plan with 3% company contribution regardless of employee contribution

• $1,500 home office setup stipend

• $2,000 annual professional development budget

• $50 monthly wellness allowance

• Paid parental leave (up to 8 weeks or more depending on eligibility)

• Paid volunteer time and employee referral rewards program

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