Engineering Manager
Forward Financing- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Engineering Lead should possess a track record of shipping large, complex software projects, fluency in languages like Ruby, Python, or Typescript, experience with architectural design, and the ability to articulate the value of technical investments. They should also be comfortable operating with some technical guidance, have experience mentoring engineers, and familiarity with the front-end, including modern JavaScript libraries or frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
As the Engineering Lead, you will serve as a hands-on leader and technical expert, nurture and mentor a team of engineering talent, work with product management to develop and maintain a roadmap, drive innovation in full-stack product development, write clean and maintainable code, lead pair programming sessions, and participate in daily stands and weekly retrospectives. You will also collaborate with cross-functional team members, execute ideas from concept to production and scale, maintain high availability of products, and quickly respond to production incidents, representing the team and product line in discussions.
Simplifies home insurance for homeowners
Kin Insurance simplifies the home insurance experience for homeowners, especially those living in coastal areas. The company offers clear and straightforward insurance options that are easy to understand and obtain, addressing the complexities and high costs typically associated with home insurance. By providing direct-to-consumer policies, Kin eliminates the need for brokers or agents, which helps reduce costs and allows for more personalized service. This model fosters a closer relationship with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction. Kin uses technology and data to offer competitive rates and tailor coverage to meet individual homeowner needs. Their commitment to transparency and customer support is evident, with many clients saving an average of $500 when switching to Kin. The goal of Kin Insurance is to make home insurance more accessible, affordable, and customer-focused, distinguishing itself in the competitive insurance market.