Zensurance

Senior Software Developer (Remote First)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Senior Software Developer

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-First (GTA)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Zensurance is an InsurTech company redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. We offer a digital-first experience combining technology and industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Core team, responsible for building the software that powers our data collection, rating, and pricing engines. Reporting to the Team Lead, Engineering, you will work with the team to build the software that drives the company’s key goals. This is a remote-first role.

Requirements

  • University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational, or academic program.
  • Experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Experience with software architecture and development paradigms.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and guide junior and intermediate team members.
  • Understanding of company goals.

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.
  • Evangelize proper software architecture and development paradigms.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders and the development team to design and build scalable, user-friendly systems.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing of new technologies and solutions.
  • Offer guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing features and integrations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Company Information

About Zensurance:

Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses. As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.

Recognition:

  • Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024)
  • Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024)
  • Top Insurance Employers (2022)

Values:

  • Ownership
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation

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Skills

Node.js
TypeScript
Software Architecture
Software Development Paradigms
Mentorship
Agile Methodology
Scalable Systems
User-Friendly Systems
Clean Code
Maintainable Code

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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