Zensurance

Senior Software Developer (Remote First)

Zensurance$104K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or college diploma in a technical program (Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience building rich, complex web applications.
  • Extensive fullstack experience with Nodejs/AWS/Reactjs and the TypeScript ecosystem.
  • Hands-on experience with back-end development using NestJS and TypeORM.
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL and understanding of web security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development of custom features and lead their technical implementation.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the team's domain and guide its technical direction.
  • Design, implement, test, and monitor new features and functionalities.
  • Facilitate collaboration across teams following Agile methodology best practices.
  • Promote proper software architecture and development practices.
  • Work with stakeholders and the development team to create scalable systems and in-house tools.
  • Document new and existing features and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment for flexibility.
  • Home office allowance for optimal workspace setup.
  • Comprehensive health and dental plans with mental health support.
  • Investment in wellness through health and personal spending accounts.
  • Education assistance reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
  • Weekly team huddles and team-building events for connection.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Business Acquisition Tooling (BAT) team! The BAT team is responsible for the Business Acquisition part of our process. This includes developing and maintaining our customer-facing app as well as maintaining the Quote domain (this is a central part of all of our processes). As a Senior Developer, you will utilize your technical expertise to hold high standards when implementing new features, mentor junior developers and align with our culture of iterative, autonomous development and deployment. Your primary focus will be on addressing security and scalability considerations, collaborating closely with the Product Manager, Engineering Manager and other developers to devise and implement systems and processes that enable the team to achieve its goals. This is a remote-first role within Canada. #LI-Remote Responsibilities: • Take ownership of the development of custom features and drive their technical implementation. • Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the team's domain and drive its technical direction. • Suggest, design, implement, test and monitor features and functionalities. • Facilitate cross-team collaboration in accordance with established best practices and Agile methodology. • Evangelize proper software architecture and development paradigms. • Collaborate with project stakeholders and the development team to design and build scalable, user-friendly systems for our customers, and in-house tooling. • Discuss strategy and outline tradeoffs of potential software solutions. • Develop, test, and maintain codebase within the team's domain. • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code. • Contribute to knowledge sharing of new technologies and solutions which fall within the team's area of expertise. • Offer guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members. • Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing features and integrations. • Develop an understanding of company goals. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational, or academic program (preferably in Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent work experience. • 5+ years building rich, complex web applications. • Experience architecting and augmenting large software systems. • Extensive fullstack experience with Nodejs/AWS/Reactjs and the TypeScript ecosystem. • Experience with back-end development using NestJS. • Experience working with TypeORM. • Experience working with PostgreSQL. • Understanding of web security best practices and data protection. • Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. • A passion for clean, reusable, and well-structured code. • Ability to communicate efficiently. • Ability to mentor, coach, and work with others collaboratively. • A commitment to continuous improvement, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. Nice to have: • Experience with microservices and microfrontends. • Experience with or knowledge of gRPC. • Experience with cacheing and queueing using Redis or similar technologies. • Experience working with MongoDB is an asset. $104,000 - $145,000 a year The salary range for this role is $104,000 to $145,000, not including the annual discretionary bonus and any additional performance-based incentives. The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees may also be eligible for performance-based case incentive awards. Benefits & Perks at Zensurance: At Zensurance, we know that when our people thrive, so does our business. That's why we offer a flexible, people-first work environment designed to support your well-being, growth, and success. Work Your Way • Remote-first setup for added flexibility • Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace • Top-tier tech: "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment • Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends Your Health, Your Way • Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support • Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way • Parental leave top-up, because family comes first Investing in Your Growth • Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career Staying Connected • Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams • Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture We're building something special. Come be a part of it!

About Zensurance

Zensurance is a digital insurance platform that provides small businesses with customized insurance solutions. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Zensurance's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze a business's risks and recommend insurance policies that are tailored to their specific needs. The company offers a range of insurance products, including liability insurance, property insurance, and cyber insurance. Zensurance has partnerships with several major insurance providers and has received funding from a number of prominent venture capital firms.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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