Senior Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and technologies that drive Openly’s insurance platform and enhance customer experiences.

• Collaborate with both internal and external partners to create essential systems and APIs.

• Develop internal tools and APIs to optimize business and engineering workflows.

• Implement systemic modifications that align with architectural objectives.

• Integrate external services related to payments, documentation, and claims processing.

• Incorporate data providers that offer real-time property and risk information.

• Offer subject matter expertise, mentorship, and support to the team.

• Engage in architectural discussions.

• Contribute to decisions about microservices versus monolithic architectures, deployment strategies, technologies, and policies.

• Take part in daily stand-ups, weekly one-on-ones, and biweekly retrospective meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in developing backend web-stack applications.

• Proven experience using Go in previous roles.

• Capability to complete a coding challenge in Go during the interview process.

• A consistent record of enhancing business-critical systems for stability, performance, and scalability.

• Ability to deliver comprehensive systems independently from inception to completion.

• Strong interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to explain intricate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.

• Must be residing in the United States.

• No employer visa sponsorship available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity options.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Life and disability insurance, with optional supplemental choices.

• Up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

• 401(k) company contribution of 3% of gross income, irrespective of personal contributions.

• $1,500 upfront allowance for home office setup.

• $75/month internet stipend.

• $2,000 annual budget for professional development.

• $50/month stipend for health and wellness under the “Be Well” program.

• Paid hours for volunteering.

• Referral bonuses.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Potential cash incentives or sales commissions for eligible positions.