Remote (United States) Hybrid Full-time USD 122,000 – 153,000 / year

Kin Insurance is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services primarily using Ruby, with occasional work in Python and TypeScript
  • Enhance front-end capabilities using modern JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript to deliver responsive user experiences
  • Lead architectural discussions and contribute to system designs that ensure long-term scalability and maintainability
  • Deliver complex end-to-end features from conception to deployment with a focus on quality and thorough testing
  • Actively engage in Scrum rituals such as daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Work closely with Product, QA, PMO, and engineering teams to align technical strategies with business objectives
  • Support the growth of junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical mentorship
  • Promote informed technical decision-making by clearly communicating trade-offs to stakeholders
  • Help refine development processes, tools, and engineering standards to elevate team productivity

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Chicago, IL, St. Petersburg, FL

Other

  • Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities
  • Capable of working independently with minimal technical oversight
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills and experience collaborating across functions
  • Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT) is strongly preferred
  • Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Real people make final hiring decisions—AI is used only for efficiency, not evaluation
  • Timely updates and feedback provided after interviews
  • Interview process includes recruiters, hiring managers, and team members
  • Skills assessments may be used when relevant to the role
  • Every stage emphasizes genuine, thoughtful human interaction
  • Candidates must be able to live and work full-time in one of the listed states
  • For remote technical roles in Canada, only Ontario residents are eligible
  • Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities

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About company
Kin Insurance
Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category Backend
Posted 10 months ago