Software Engineer, Back-End Focus
Kin Insurance · Remote · Remote (United States) ·
COMPENSATION
$110k – $127k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (US/Canada)
- Ruby on Rails + TypeScript
- PostgreSQL environment
- No visa sponsorship
- Agile/Scrum team
Join Kin’s engineering team to develop the backend systems that power their homeowners insurance products. You will work in a collaborative environment using Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL to deliver high-impact features.
The position offers ownership of projects from design through deployment, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must be located in specific US states or Ontario, Canada, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What you'll do
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails
- Deliver full features from design through deployment with minimal rework
- Pair program with teammates to solve problems and improve code quality
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies including standups and sprint planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align tech with product goals
- Guide peers through complex technical challenges using subject-matter expertise
What you'll need
- Proven track record of shipping small to medium software projects
- Proficiency in coding with Ruby, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup with evolving priorities
- Ability to take ownership of ambiguous tasks without close supervision
- Located in Central/Eastern US time zones or Ontario, Canada
Stack
- Ruby on Rails
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- PostgreSQL
How you'll work
- Remote-first company with offices in Chicago and St. Petersburg
- Must reside in one of 41 eligible US states or Ontario, Canada
- Central or Eastern US time zones strongly preferred
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity via Restricted Stock Units
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting first of the month
- Company-funded HSA contributions based on plan selection
- Flexible PTO plus 8 company-observed holidays
- Paid parental leave: 14 weeks for birthing, 8 for non-birthing parents
- Professional development budgets for certifications and conferences
Hiring process
- Applications reviewed by in-house recruiters and hiring teams
- Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and team members
- Skills assessment relevant to the position if applicable
- Prompt updates and feedback provided following interviews