What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (Backend) position at owl.co?
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Job Description
Our clients are top insurance companies across North America, achieving remarkable results through our AI-powered, evidence-based platform. We are well-funded and have engineering offices in New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver.
We are looking for exceptional Software Engineers to work on our backend services to build products that delight our users.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to become an integral part of our expanding team. In this position, you will be instrumental in developing and sustaining our backend infrastructure, guaranteeing that our platform is robust, scalable, and delivers high performance. If you have a passion for backend technologies, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and wish to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would be thrilled to hear from you!
What You ll Do:
- Design, develop, and sustain scalable backend services and APIs.
- Enhance system performance, reliability, and security.
- Work alongside frontend engineers, data scientists, and product teams to create innovative solutions.
- Apply best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
- Monitor and resolve production issues, maintaining system stability and uptime.
- Keep up to date with the latest backend technologies and industry developments.
Requirements
Qualifications We Seek:
- Over 3 years of experience in backend development.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Deep knowledge of database solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
- Understanding of API architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes and DevOps methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with a proactive approach.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities.
Join us at Owl.co and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in the insurance industry. If you're passionate about leveraging AI to tackle real-world challenges and eager to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits: we cover 100% of the premiums for you and 70% for your family (medical, dental & vision)
