Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

The role

Build scalable Ruby and Typescript applications that power Kin's insurance platform. You will work on a small team using Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL to ship high-impact features.

What you will do

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails
• Deliver stories, tasks, and full features from design through deployment
• Pair program with team members to solve problems and raise code quality
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and weekly retrospectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to align technical work with product goals
• Bring subject-matter expertise to your team, helping guide peers through complex technical problems

Required qualifications

• Track record of shipping small to medium size software projects
• Proficiency coding in Ruby, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Experience operating within Agile/Scrum development environments
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
• A fast learner
• Able to live and work full-time in one of the 41 listed states or Ontario, Canada

Nice to have

• Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CST or EST) 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 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
• 8 company-observed holidays

Before you apply

• Unable to sponsor employment visas for this role
• Must be able to live and work full-time in one of the listed states or Ontario

About the company

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