Software Engineer (SWE & Staff SWE Openings)
Description
Please note: We have both SWE and Staff SWE openings at this time.
YOUR ROLE
In your role as a software engineer, you will be tasked with solving our hardest problems by leading and architecting complex, highly scalable solutions; along with performing as a strong individual contributor on the team.
At this point in your career, you will have had a broad range of technology acumen as well as a depth of experience in more than one area. You will have a significant impact on the engineering organization itself by helping advance Bold Penguin’s software engineering discipline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Engage across product teams to plan, coordinate, architect, and deliver high-complexity features
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Ensure that solutions are built with security, performance, and fault-tolerance in mind
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Be an expert in modern cloud architecture and concepts in software engineering such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, DevOps, and site-reliability engineering
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Collaborate with product managers, designers, site-reliability engineers, and customers to build powerful, impactful products
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Participate in the full lifecycle of the software development life cycle from ideation to delivery
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Mentor more junior engineers in areas such as unit testing, continuous integration, DRY/SOLID principles, SDLC, etc. to facilitate career growth on the team
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Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
YOUR LOCATION This is a fully remote role, with the exception of onboarding and optional in-office events.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical experience with Ruby on Rails
- Experience with a diverse tech stack is a plus
- Previous working experience in high-growth technology companies and/or startups
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical people
- Experience building highly resilient, cloud-native applications
- Full-stack expertise in multiple tiers of modern web applications (e.g., front end, back end, infrastructure, etc.)
- Bonus points for open-source contributions and/or speaking experience.
- Working experience in high-growth technology companies or startups is very desirable.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time, (up to 8 hours per day) at a desk working on a computer.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, phone and video conferencing.
Summary
Bold Penguin is the premier digital broker for commercial insurance. Their technology expands top-of-funnel demand and increases yield for enterprise partners. Through digital distribution, wholesale capabilities, and AI-driven insights, they transform the lifecycle of both simple and complex risks, from prospecting to placement.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and progressive benefits that include:- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible PTO Policy
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Disability and Life Benefits