Senior Software Engineer (Back-End Focus)

• As a Senior Software Engineer - Back End Focus at Kin, you’ll develop the products and features that make Kin operate
• We run Ruby environments with Typescript front-ends and use PostgreSQL, and we apply Scrum methodologies to our product and software development processes
• In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev, Product, QA, and other cross-functional teams
• As a senior team member, you’ll also have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers
• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby and occasionally some Python and Typescript
• Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to more junior team members
• Driving and fostering design or architectural tasks
• Participating in daily stands and weekly retros
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including Product and PMO
• Providing subject matter expertise and support

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefit plan
• 401k
• Flex spending accounts
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Training, development, and networking opportunities via Sales Assembly
• Flexible PTO
• Onsite gym membership
• Company-provided lunch each month
• Daily snacks
• Sodas, unlimited flavored water, & coffee- Ability to articulate value of technical investments
• Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred
• Experience mentoring engineers
• A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way
• Fluid in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript
• Familiarity with the front-end and working with modern a Javascript library or framework (React, Vue, Angular)
• Ability to operate with some technical guidance
• Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
• Track record of shipping large, complex software projects
• Experience with architectural design
• At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas