Bestow is hiring an Engineering Manager - Backend Python Team

Bestow is hiring an Engineering Manager - Backend Python Team to lead an engineering team developing and supporting solutions for the digital life insurance enrollment experience. This is a player/coach role where you will spend about 20% of your time contributing to production code. You’ll be part of a company reimagining a centuries-old industry with precision, purpose, and heart.

What You'll Do

• Lead an engineering team working closely with Enrollment Product Managers, Underwriters, and external partners.
• Collaborate with teams across Bestow to plan and execute the product roadmap.
• Contribute to production-level code and actively participate in system design and architecture decisions.
• Regularly review pull requests and provide feedback to elevate code quality.
• Partner with engineers on complex technical challenges, offering guidance without micromanaging.
• Drive large initiatives and orchestrate effective engineering ceremonies.
• Create personalized growth plans for each team member and provide regular, constructive feedback.
• Balance technical excellence with business objectives and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years professional experience in the software industry.
• At least 1 year of management experience while keeping coding skills strong.
• Comfortable using Docker for local software development.
• Familiar with modern, scalable system architectures (load balancing, horizontal scaling, etc.).
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (comfortable writing ANSI SQL).
• Familiar with API design tools/languages (Protocol Buffers, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.).
• Deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including feature inception, system maintenance, CI/CD, and GenAI developer tooling.
• Ability to track key metrics and consistently meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ability to understand complex technical problems and identify areas of risk.
• Ability to ‘go deep’ technically and contribute changes to the team’s codebases.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven track record of building and retaining high-performing teams.

Nice to Have

• Professional experience with Python or Java.
• Cloud computing & Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration) experience.

Technical Stack

• Languages: Python, Java, Go
• APIs & Messaging: gRPC, REST, Async messaging
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Docker
• Database: PostgreSQL

Team & Environment

You will lead an engineering team within the Origination Group, working closely with cross-functional partners.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and equity based on role.
• Flexible paid time off and parental leave programs.
• 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifestyle stipend to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Remote and WFH options, as well as a state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum.
• Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Work Mode

This role is remote.

We value diversity at Bestow. The company will hire, recruit, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.