Senior Software Developer - DevOps & Platform at Zensurance

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsurTech, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program (preferably in Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the development of custom features and drive their technical implementation
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the team’s domain and drive its technical direction
  • Suggest, design, implement, test and monitor features and functionalities
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration in accordance with established best practices and Agile methodology
  • Champion DevOps practices within the Engineering Department, promoting automation by leveraging infrastructure as code
  • Promote and advocate for proper software architecture and development paradigms
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders and the development team to design and build scalable, user-friendly systems for our customers, and in-house tooling
  • Discuss strategy and outline tradeoffs of potential software solutions
  • Develop, test, and maintain codebase within the team’s domain
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
  • Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for optimization, reliability, and security enhancements
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing of new technologies and solutions which fall within the team’s area of expertise
  • Offer guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members
  • Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing features and integrations
  • Develop an understanding of company goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

DevOps
Platform Engineering
Software Architecture
Tooling
Frameworks

Zensurance

Simplifies commercial insurance for small businesses

About Zensurance

Zensurance simplifies the process of obtaining commercial insurance for small businesses in Canada. Acting as a brokerage, it connects small business owners with various insurance providers to offer products like liability insurance, cyber liability insurance, and commercial auto insurance. By utilizing advanced technology, Zensurance reduces operational costs, allowing them to provide competitive rates and a streamlined purchasing experience. Unlike many competitors, Zensurance offers 24/7 support through a dedicated claims team, ensuring clients receive assistance whenever needed. The company's goal is to empower small businesses by making insurance accessible and affordable, while also providing educational resources to help owners understand their insurance needs.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$13.2MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Comprehensive and Flexible Health and Dental Plans
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from InsurTech startups may erode market share.
Rising customer expectations require continuous innovation in technology and services.
Potential regulatory changes in Canada could impact operations and compliance costs.

Differentiation

Zensurance simplifies insurance for small businesses with a tech-driven approach.
They offer curated insurance packages tailored to specific industry needs.
Zensurance provides 24/7 claims support, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Upsides

AI-driven underwriting enhances personalized insurance offerings for small businesses.
Embedded insurance trends offer new distribution channels for Zensurance.
Growing demand for cybersecurity insurance aligns with Zensurance's product expansion.

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