Overview of the role:
Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing insurance and we'd like your help. The Canadian insurance landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.
As a Software Engineer you will be working on building, architecting and scaling PolicyMe’s platform to accommodate a wide variety of different experiences for our users. You will be responsible for building key features and systems to help continue to propel PolicyMe’s growth into one of the biggest life insurance brands in Canada.
Get a behind the scenes look at what it's like to be a member of our Engineering team!
Our stack:
React, Redux, Python, Webpack, Gatsby, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, ...
Reports To: VP Engineering
What you'll be doing:
- Build new and exciting product features in our React-based web application
- Contribute to our custom UI component library using shared npm packages
- Design and create new APIs in Python
- Integrating with various third-party systems (payments, id verification, contracting, etc..)
- Contribute to group technical design discussions
What we are looking for:
- 2+ years of experience excluding co-op
- BS degree in Computer Science
- Experience with web development (HTML5/CSS3/ESNext/React/Python/Node)
- Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills
Why join us:
- Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
- Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
- A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
- Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
- Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment
About PolicyMe:
PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians.
PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility Statement:
PolicyMe is dedicated to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know in the "Additional Information" section of the job application. We are committed to working with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
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PolicyMe
PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to modernize insurance and deliver a fully-underwritten insurance policy that families deserve with fewer steps and lower costs.
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