Thimble is hiring a
Staff/Senior Backend Software Engineer in United States

Summary

The job is for a Node.js Backend Engineer at Thimble, an insurtech platform. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining APIs for various platforms, working closely with product managers, designers, and third-party API providers, and contributing to the improvement of engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• More than 7 years of proven experience writing secure backend services in node.js
• Proven experience with AWS services, including but not limited to AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2 and ECS
• Good understanding of ElasticSearch
• Experience working with SQS messaging systems
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservices with AWS
• Solid understanding of backend application and data security
• Demonstrated expertise in configuring monitoring and alerting systems
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and prioritizing work effectively

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs for direct-to-consumer insurance products, Broker and Compliance Platforms, and mobile apps
• Work closely with product managers and designers to understand project requirements, user needs, and technical constraints

Benefits

• Fully remote company
• Thimble Fridays! (out of office at 12:00pm local time)
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• PTO: 20 days vacation, 8 floating days, 10 company-wide holidays, 1 VTO (Volunteer Time Off), and unlimited sick time
• Parental Leave: 100% paid 12 weeks + 2 weeks gradual return
• Company computer hardware of your choice
• Work from home setup reimbursement
• Monthly co-working space and/or child care reimbursement
• Monthly ClassPass credit
• Quarterly wellness reimbursement
• Other health & wellness perks including: One Medical, Teladoc, Talkspace, Kindbody, and Health Advocate
• Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun!