Software Engineer, Front-End Focus
Software Engineer, Front-End Focus
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USD 110000 - 127000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter faster and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing offer seamless bundling and make every step (from purchasing servicing to claims) simple and friction-free especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.
We empower people to protect what matters most starting with their homes and expanding to all they value in a world where climate risks rising costs and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth attracted marquee investors and earned us accolades including being named to:
Built In Chicagos Best Places to Work Midsize Companies (2021-2025).
Forbes Americas Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024 Ranked #37 in 2024).
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 whats the role
As a Staff Engineer at Kin youll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. Were 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 youll 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
Ive got the skills but do I have the necessary ones
6 years of professional software engineering experience
5 years experience coding with Ruby
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
Comfortable in a startup environment were 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 dont worry weve 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
For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL AZ CO FL ID IL IN KS KY MA MD ME MI MN MO MT NC NE NM NV NY OH OK PA SC TN TX UT VT VA WA and WI.
For all other positions these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL AR AZ CA (exempt only) CO CT FL GA ID IL IN IA KS KY MA ME MD MI MN MO MT NC NE NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.
State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.
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 .
EEOC Statement
Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We dont just accept difference we honor it nurture it and celebrate it. We dont 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
