Staff Software Engineer, Back-End Focus - Remote

Overview

As a Staff Engineer at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We're a Ruby on Rails environment with Typescript front-end and PostgreSQL database, and we apply Agile methodologies to our product and software development processes.

In Short

• Develop products and features in a Ruby on Rails environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Dev, Product, and QA.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead small teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Drive advanced design or architectural tasks.
• Participate in daily stands and weekly retros.
• Develop technical roadmaps.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Location in Central or Eastern US time zones preferred.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years experience coding with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of SQL and RDBMS, with exposure to NoSQL.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable, API-first systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Experience in big data engineering on AWS and/or DataBricks is a plus.
• Ability to articulate value of technical investments.
• Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Remote work.
• Generous equity package.
• 401K with company match.
• Parental leave.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company.