Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond.

In Short

• Contribute to feature development across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Build and maintain scalable systems with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Implement projects that establish single sources of truth for complex data sets.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
• Take ownership of releases end-to-end, coordinating with QA and other teams.
• Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow.
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments.
• Follow and improve engineering best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.

Requirements

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Experience designing and implementing architecture for complex systems.
• Comfortable learning new frameworks, libraries, and tools quickly.
• Proven track record of proactive communication with the ability to adapt technical explanations to different audiences.
• Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability.
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others.
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains.

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.