The Zebra

Senior .Net Engineer (Contractor)

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C# and .NET development, with direct experience integrating third-party DLLs into .NET applications. Familiarity with REST APIs, database integration (SQL Server, Snowflake, or similar), and export pipelines such as CSV generation and S3 buckets is required. Candidates should be comfortable deploying and monitoring applications in AWS environments like EC2 and SQS, and demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance in high-throughput data processing systems. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Senior .NET Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and extending the DIRT Server, a C#/.NET application, with end-to-end accountability for its stability, performance, deployment, and monitoring. This includes writing clean C#/.NET code, integrating with third-party .NET toolkits, implementing improvements to data export and formatting pipelines, and optimizing application performance. The role also involves deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting DIRT server instances, ensuring proper handling of coverage limits and state-level insurance regulations. Additionally, the engineer will maintain the DIRT Client UI, collaborate with SEO stakeholders on new data initiatives, and architect future improvements for scalability and integration.

Skills

C#
.NET
AWS SQS
ETL
CSV
Performance Optimization
Deployment
Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Data Integration
API Integration

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

Risks

Increased competition from insurtech startups like Gabi and Policygenius.
Consumer privacy concerns may impact data collection for personalized quotes.
Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending on insurance products.

Differentiation

The Zebra offers a user-friendly platform for quick insurance quote comparisons.
It partners with over 100 trusted insurance providers for comprehensive coverage options.
The Zebra's commission-based model keeps the service free for consumers.

Upsides

The Zebra's recent acquisition of Marble enhances its market position.
AI-driven chatbots streamline customer service and quote comparison processes.
Machine learning algorithms tailor insurance recommendations to customer preferences.

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