[Remote] Senior Backend Software Engineer at The Zebra

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

B.A. / B.S. / M.S. or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science
5-7+ years of professional programming experience
Strong understanding of and experience with one of the following: Python, Ruby, Java, C++, C#, or Go (Python preferred)
Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience with internal and external APIs (within B2B applications)
Exceptional and proven web development experience
Strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and dedication to continuous improvement
Eager to take ownership of work, including collaboration through the product development lifecycle
Track record of delivering quality code in a timely fashion, understanding where to draw the line between good and flawless

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of The Zebra comparison product and other products using Python, Tornado, Django, ReactJS, NodeJS, and other modern technologies
Deliver focused, maintainable, and performant code across different areas of the business, from adding new functionality to existing cloud-hosted microservices to creating new features supporting growth into new insurance lines
Work closely with other engineers, designers, and engineering leadership to rapidly build, iterate, test, and deploy new features and products and maintain a high-quality robust codebase
Improve and scale the existing products and tools to support growth
Act as a technical leader for the team and grow other engineers through example and mentorship

Skills

Python

Tornado

Django

ReactJS

NodeJS

The Zebra

Online platform for insurance quote comparison

About The Zebra

The Zebra operates in the insurance comparison market, helping consumers quickly find car and home insurance quotes. Users can enter their personal information and coverage needs on the platform, which then displays quotes from over 100 trusted insurance providers in about 90 seconds. This process allows individuals to compare rates side by side, making it easier to choose the best option without contacting multiple companies. Unlike many competitors, The Zebra offers this service for free, earning revenue through partnerships with insurance providers when users select a quote. The goal of The Zebra is to simplify the insurance shopping experience, providing transparency and saving consumers money.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$246.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees