[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kin is a remote-first employer focused on making life simpler and more affordable for homeowners through innovative insurance solutions. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale applications that power their insurance platform, tackling complex engineering challenges and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby, with occasional contributions in Python and Typescript
• Develop and enhance front-end functionality using modern JavaScript frameworks and Typescript
• Lead and contribute to architectural and design discussions that improve long-term system maintainability
• Ship large, complex features from concept through deployment with high quality and strong testing practices
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, PMO, and other engineering teams to align technical solutions with business goals
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance
• Advocate for thoughtful technical investments and clearly articulate trade-offs to stakeholders
• Contribute to improving development workflows, tooling, and engineering best practices

Skills

• Demonstrated track record of shipping large, complex software projects in production environments
• Fluency in Ruby and experience working with Python or Typescript
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Experience contributing to architectural design and technical decision-making
• Ability to articulate the value and trade-offs of technical investments
• Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, pairing, or informal leadership
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience operating within Agile/Scrum development environments
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
• Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
• Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
• Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
• Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
• Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
• Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
• Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
• Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval

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