Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing insurance and we'd like your help. The Canadian insurance landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.

In Short

• Build end-to-end experiences for our web-based application to create the most modern and straightforward life insurance customer journey
• Work within a cross-functional environment partnering closely with product, design and QA
• Serve as a role model for engineering standards and bring consistency across the many codebases and processes
• Help drive sound technical decision-making and lead technical conversations
• Ensure our platform is reliable, scalable, secure and extensible

Requirements

• A strong technical background with 5+ years of experience in web development
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
• An appreciation for working in a fast-paced environment and building products from the ground up
• Experience being a generalist and working on both the frontend, backend, and doing anything it takes to solve problems and delight users both internally and externally
• Pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systems
• Strong development skills in React, Python, and Node

Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment