Staff Backend Engineer
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services for a digital life insurance enrollment platform serving major carriers.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Infrastructure & Platform)
Builds
Modular backend services, API integrations, and configuration systems for life insurance carriers.
Domain
Fintech / Insurtech / Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go, Python, Java, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Protocol Buffers, OpenAPI, Cloud Infrastructure (GCP), Distributed Systems, Microservices, API Design, SLO Definition, Observability, Code Review, Technical Leadership
Preferred skills
Drools rules engine, Agentic AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot)
Technologies
Python, Go, Java, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, gRPC, REST, Drools
Responsibilities
Own technical architecture for IPC services; Design and operate backend services; Lead cross-team technical initiatives; Drive platform capabilities for carrier onboarding; Mentor engineers; Ensure production reliability; Adopt agentic AI coding tools.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic direction