Next Insurance

Backend Software Engineer (Agents Channel)

Next Insurance$163K — $220K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in Backend development using Java, Kotlin, or similar languages (e.g., Python, .NET).
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
  • Strong understanding of OOP concepts and best practices.
  • Experience in developing for highly distributed, cloud-based environments (AWS preferred).
  • Proficient in Relational Databases and SQL skills.
  • Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced setting.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product, marketing, and front-end engineers to iterate on product solutions.
  • Own features from inception to production with high quality and test coverage.
  • Utilize AI and LLM-powered tools to enhance development productivity.
  • Support the Agents Channel domain with effective backend solutions.
  • Engage in continuous improvement processes and implement developer feedback.

Benefits

  • Partially subsidized medical plan.
  • Fully subsidized vision and dental options.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
Location: Waltham, MA (Hybrid 3 days In Office)

Our Backend Software Engineer can expect to work with the latest backend technologies and programming languages. We're big fans of server-side Kotlin, and we produce clean, testable code fast and push it into production several times a day via our CI / CD pipeline. Additionally, our Backend Software Engineer will be supporting and owning our Agents Channel domain.

What You'll Do:
  • You will work closely with other functional areas in the company product, marketing, and front-end engineers to rapidly iterate on our product and find the best solutions to our challenges.
  • You will take ownership of features - from inception through design and coding, eventually bringing your feature to production at a high level of quality and test coverage.
  • Leverage AI and LLM-powered tools to improve developer productivity and experimentation.

What We Need:
  • At least 6+ years of proven experience in Backend development. Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET).
  • A B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent is a must.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of OOP concepts and best practices
  • Hands-on development of highly distributed, cloud-based environments - an advantage. We work with AWS, but any cloud experience is a plus.
  • Experience working with Relational Databases and good SQL skills.
  • Adaptable, with a passion for quickly learning new technologies and working effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to navigate and work effectively across diverse domains and contexts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ERGO NEXT employees are also potentially eligible for our annual performance-based incentive program, in addition to our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.

US annual base salary range for this full-time position:

$163,000-$220,000 USD

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ERGO NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together.

About Next Insurance

Next Insurance is a digital insurance company that provides small businesses with simple, affordable, and tailored coverage. The company offers policies for general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers' compensation. Next Insurance uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide personalized policies and streamline the insurance process. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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500 employees
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Founded
2016

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