[Remote] Engineering Manager - Backend (Go) at Bestow

United States

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
8+ years professional experience in the software industry, with at least 1 years of management experience
Strong coding skills
Experience with Kubernetes in Google Cloud Platform
Experience with microservices architecture
Experience with Go, gRPC, and REST
Experience with async messaging patterns

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Backend Software Engineers
Partner with Product Managers, Underwriters, Design and external partners to develop and support solutions
Collaborate with teams across Bestow to plan and execute the product roadmap
Regularly review pull requests, providing thoughtful feedback
Partner with engineers on complex technical challenges, offering guidance
Drive large initiatives
Orchestrate effective engineering ceremonies that promote collaboration and continuous improvement
Create personalized growth plans for each team member
Provide regular, constructive feedback and create opportunities for engineers to expand their skills
Balance technical excellence with business objectives
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Contribute to the production level code (20% of time)

Skills

Bestow

Digital platform for life insurance solutions

About Bestow

Bestow offers a digital platform for purchasing life insurance, focusing on making the process quick and easy for individuals. Their technology streamlines the application process using advanced underwriting methods, allowing customers to receive instant decisions on their coverage. Bestow's software manages the entire insurance lifecycle, which helps reduce costs and enables the rapid launch of new insurance products. Additionally, the company utilizes data solutions to enhance customer data for better marketing strategies and audience targeting. Unlike traditional insurance providers, Bestow emphasizes a user-friendly experience and affordability, with coverage starting at $11 per month. Their goal is to provide accessible life insurance while maintaining high customer satisfaction, as evidenced by their excellent ratings and A+ Better Business Bureau score.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$133.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity

Annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Flexible PTO plan

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Annual lifestyle spending account

Flexible work-from-home policy

Learning & development opportunities

Risks

Departure of key compliance officer may affect regulatory risk management.

Pending Sammons acquisition could alter Bestow's strategic direction.

Recent layoffs and low website traffic indicate potential customer engagement challenges.

Differentiation

Bestow offers a digital platform simplifying life insurance purchase processes.

The company uses advanced underwriting technology for quick insurance application decisions.

Bestow's data-driven approach optimizes marketing and audience segmentation.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital insurance solutions boosts Bestow's market potential.

Partnership with Transamerica enhances Bestow's market reach and credibility.

InsurTech investments provide growth opportunities for Bestow's technology-driven solutions.

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