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Staff Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

Midwest Startups
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

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We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to :

  • Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).
  • Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021-2023).
  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
  • Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

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 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.

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 our Insurance Product and Actuarial teams.
  • Providing subject matter expertise and support.
  • I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Location Requirements

  • Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred.
  • At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas.
  • About Kin

    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. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com .

    EEOC Statement

    Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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