[Remote] Frontend Software Engineer II at Bestow

United States

Bestow Logo
$130,000 – $150,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, InsurTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Strong proficiency in React and Remix (or other SSR framework, like NextJS)
  • Deep understanding of (or interest in) GraphQL for data fetching, integrating with back-end systems, and optimizing queries for efficient communication between frontend and backend
  • Ability to implement accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly designs, working closely with design teams to create responsive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure alignment on platform features and technical requirements
  • Proficiency in implementing unit tests and integration tests (using tools like Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library) to ensure code quality, stability, and maintainability
  • Experience managing build and deployment pipelines
  • Solid experience with Git for version control and collaboration through platforms like GitHub or GitLab
  • Familiarity with, or strong interest in, building scalable frontend architectures and frameworks that can easily grow as the platform evolves, supporting new features, integrations, and modules

Responsibilities

  • Use a cutting-edge frontend platform to develop scalable experiences, and make exciting contributions to the platform itself
  • Design, develop, and optimize user interfaces using React/Remix, ensuring they are accessible, intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly across different devices
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to maintain state-of-the-art GraphQL infrastructure
  • Work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to build and iterate on platform features and ensure alignment on user needs and technical feasibility
  • Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards
  • Manage build and deployment pipelines using NX and CircleCI to streamline continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of frontend updates

Skills

React
Remix
GraphQL
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Responsive Design
Accessibility

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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