Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

The role

Build and scale Ruby and Typescript applications for an insurance platform. You will solve complex engineering challenges, mentor junior engineers, and ship high-impact features.

What you will do

• 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
• Ship large, complex features from concept through deployment
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, PMO, and other engineering teams
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance
• Advocate for technical investments and articulate trade-offs to stakeholders
• Contribute to improving development workflows, tooling, and engineering best practices

Required qualifications

• Track record of shipping large, complex software projects in production environments
• Fluency in Ruby
• 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

Nice to have

• Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT) strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-funded HSA contributions
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental 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
• 8 company-observed holidays

Before you apply

• Unable to sponsor employment visas for this role
• Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the listed 41 states

About the company

Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners. Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer.