[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack Focus
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kin Insurance is a company focused on simplifying and improving homeowners insurance. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a full stack focus to build and scale products that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and optimize scalable full stack applications using Typescript, PostgreSQL, and modern frontend frameworksWrite clean, maintainable, and efficient code across frontend and backend systems, including occasional contributions in Ruby and PythonLead pair programming sessions, code reviews, and technical mentorship for junior engineersDrive architectural and technical design discussions that improve scalability, reliability, and developer experienceCollaborate closely with Product, QA, PMO, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutionsParticipate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectivesIdentify and execute technical improvements that increase system performance, maintainability, and operational efficiencyProvide technical guidance and subject matter expertise during planning, implementation, and incident resolutionSkillsTrack record of shipping large, complex software projects in production environmentsExperience building full stack applications with Typescript and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or AngularFamiliarity with backend development using Ruby, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languagesExperience designing scalable software architecture and contributing to technical directionAbility to evaluate and communicate the business value of technical investments and engineering decisionsExperience mentoring engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical coachingComfortable operating in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities and ambiguityExperience working in Agile or Scrum development environmentsFamiliarity with PostgreSQL and relational database optimizationExperience collaborating closely with Product, QA, and PMO stakeholdersLocation in Central or Eastern US time zones preferredCompany OverviewKin Insurance is a direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider that enhances convenience and customization in coverage options. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.kin.com.Company H1B SponsorshipKin Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.