So, what’s the role?

As a Staff Software Engineer - Back End Focus at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We run Ruby environments with Typescript front-ends and use PostgreSQL, and we apply Scrum methodologies to our product and software development processes. 

In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev, Product, QA, and other cross-functional teams. As a senior team member, you'll have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers, and on occasion lead small teams. Staff Software Engineers at Kin typically serve as the technical lead for an entire team.

A day in the life could include: 

• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails and occasionally some Python and Typescript
• Setting the standards for the Engineering team by example
• Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to team members
• Driving and fostering advanced design or architectural tasks
• Developing technical roadmaps
• Participating in daily stands and weekly retros
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including Product and PMO
• Providing subject matter expertise and support

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Has served as technical lead for a team
• Track record of shipping large, complex software applications 
• Fluid in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript
• Experience with architectural planning and design
• Ability to articulate value of technical investments
• Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance
• Experience mentoring engineers
• Familiarity with the with the front-end and working with modern a Javascript library or framework (React, Vue, Angular)
• Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
• A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way
• Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred
• At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

• 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
• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact