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Kin is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a Back-End focus to redesign insurance for a smarter, faster, and customer-centric experience. The role involves developing products and features using Ruby, Typescript, and PostgreSQL, following Scrum methodologies. Responsibilities include writing clean, efficient code, leading pair programming, mentoring junior engineers, driving architectural tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a track record of shipping complex projects, proficiency in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript, experience with architectural design, and comfort in a fast-paced startup environment. Location in Central or Eastern US time zones is preferred.

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most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind.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:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).</li><li>Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).</li><li>Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.</li><li>Forbes’ Fintech 50.</li></ul>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, what’s the role?As a Senior Software Engineer - Back End Focus at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We run Ruby environments with Typescript front-ends and use PostgreSQL, and we apply Scrum methodologies to our product and software development processes.&nbsp;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, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers.A day in the life could include:&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby and occasionally some Python and Typescript</li><li>Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to more junior team members</li><li>Driving and fostering design or architectural tasks</li><li>Participating in daily stands and weekly retros</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including Product and PMO</li><li>Providing subject matter expertise and support</li></ul>I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Track record of shipping large, complex software projects&nbsp;</li><li>Fluid in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript</li><li>Experience with architectural design</li><li>Ability to articulate value of technical investments</li><li>Ability to operate with some technical guidance</li><li>Experience mentoring engineers</li><li>Familiarity with the front-end and working with modern a Javascript library or framework (React, Vue, Angular)</li><li>Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry</li><li>A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way</li><li>Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT &amp; EDT) strongly preferred</li><li>At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas</li></ul>Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!&nbsp;We offer a comprehensive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, as well as elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance and pet insurance. Kinfolk become eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following their start date.In addition to these benefits, we also are excited to offer the following:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level.</li><li>401K with company match of up to 4% of eligible earnings</li><li>Flexible PTO for exempt employees (employees typically take 15-20 days annually), along with 8 company-observed holidays</li><li>A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non birthing parents</li><li>Continuing education and professional development opportunities</li></ul>Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis#LI-REMOTEFor 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.<h3>About Kin</h3>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, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.kin.com">visit www.kin.com</a>. <h3>EEOC Statement</h3>Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t 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.

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