Engineering Manager
Forward FinancingSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$140,000 – $190,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, FintechIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, coupled with a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals. At least 3 years of experience managing software engineering teams are required, along with exposure to designing and architecting large-scale software solutions utilizing cloud technologies. Experience in building and maintaining high-performance, highly available (24x7), large-scale web-based applications using modern programming languages is essential, and familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue is considered a plus. Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, message queues/brokers, and experience with BI and big data technologies like Looker and BigTable are also desirable.
Responsibilities
As an Engineering Manager, you will serve as the engineering leader and a technical expert, responsible for hiring, nurturing, and mentoring a team of software engineers. You will collaborate with product management to develop and maintain a roadmap for your team, drive innovation in full-stack product development, and relentlessly improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. A significant portion of your role will involve executing ideas from concept to production and scale, while also maintaining the high availability of products and responding swiftly to any production incidents. You will represent your team and product line in cross-functional discussions and consistently deliver features with agility and high quality.
Skills
Full-stack development
Front-end
Back-end
Performance optimization
Scalability
Maintainability
Team leadership
Mentoring
Agile development
Distributed team management
Kin Insurance
Simplifies home insurance for homeowners
About Kin Insurance
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.
Key Metrics
Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$317.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees