Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Openly is an insurance provider modernizing the insurance experience through data, customizable coverage, and modern technology. The Senior Backend Engineer will design, build, test, and maintain backend services for Openly's insurance platform, including core systems, APIs, internal tooling, and integrations with external services and data providers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop the core systems and create APIs that power our best-in-class user experiences
- Build out our internal tooling and APIs to make business and engineering processes easier, faster, and safer
- Implement systemic changes to align existing systems with current architectural goals
- Integrate with external services to manage payments, documents, and claims
- Integrate with data providers to source real-time information on hundreds of data points, including property characteristics and risk profiles
- Provide subject matter expertise, mentorship, and support to individuals on your team
- Collaborate on architectural discussions with your team
- Contribute to important architectural and operational decisions like microservices vs. monoliths, deployment techniques, technologies, policies, etc
- Participate in daily stand-ups, weekly 1:1's, and biweekly retros
Skills
- At least 4 years of professional/production experience developing backend web-stack applications
- Professional experience leveraging Go in prior roles
- Sustained track record of creating improvements in business-critical systems around stability, performance, and scalability
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complete systems from start to finish in a reasonable time frame with little or no supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills, such as an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Remote-first culture with a flexible work model
- Ownership in Openly’s growth
- Medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to you and your family
- Life and disability insurance, including voluntary supplemental options
- Up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave for eligible employees, with additional disability coverage available for birthing parents
- Openly contributes 3% of gross income to a 401(k), regardless of whether employees make personal contributions
- A $1,500 upfront home office setup allowance
- A $75 per month internet stipend
- $2,000 annually for professional development, including courses, conferences, or resources
- A $50 per month “Be Well” personal health and wellness stipend
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community
- Financial rewards for referring great talent
- Select roles may be eligible for cash incentives or sales commissions
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