Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Summary

The job is for a full-stack engineer at Ledger Investing, an Insurtech startup backed by Y Combinator. The role involves developing customer-facing features, building scalable APIs, working closely with product, design, and other engineering leaders, and contributing to the technical direction of the product.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Proficiency with Typescript, React, Tailwind CSS, and other web technologies
• Proficiency with some backend language (we use Python and Django/DRF)
• Some experience with relational databases like Postgres
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining modern web applications with great user experience and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration
• A strong understanding of backend and frontend architecture and paradigms
• Passionate about the process and craft of designing and writing quality code
• Take pride and responsibility in delivering features or applications end-to-end
• Think holistically about systems and services and how they play a role in the bigger picture
• Operate with a sense of urgency which includes being highly responsive to cross-functional team members
• Thrive in a virtual collaborative environment involving varied stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Are nimble and open-minded when it comes to rapidly evolving processes and requirements
• Are a proactive self-starter capable of working with minimal help from your teammates while also knowing when to reach out for help to keep moving forward

Responsibilities

• Own the development of new customer-facing features and product experiences end-to-end
• Join a team that embraces a strong teamwork approach where engineers work closely together, share best practices, and help each other grow
• Build scalable APIs and services that are critical to the functionality of our enterprise customer portals and internal teams
• Work closely with product, design, and other engineering leaders to make sure we are executing our product roadmap and building toward our long-term goals
• Continue to drive the adoption of strong engineering standards, tooling, and processes that help the entire team scale

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a scrappy, fast-moving tech environment
• Experience with Next.js and Vercel is a plus
• Data visualization (e.g. D3.js, vx)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and equity compensation
• Work from anywhere in the US. We’re flexible. Our headquarters is in New York, but this position will be fully remote/home office-based
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - multiple plans to choose from
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• ClassPass  - We contribute to your monthly membership offering an extensive range of providers & services in the Fitness, Wellness, and Beauty categories
• Up to $2,500 paid by Ledger towards your dream desk setup! Customize what works for you