Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Python (USA Only - 100% Remote)
Close140,000 - 210,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least 5 years of professional software development experience, demonstrating expertise in both backend and frontend development with a preference for frontend skills. Strong proficiency is required in technologies including Javascript, React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS for the frontend, and Python, Ruby, or Java for the backend, alongside experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB and cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, along with familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
The Senior Full Stack Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack applications and services, collaborating with product managers and designers to define and deliver new features. They will develop clean, reusable, and testable code across the codebase, drive technical design and architecture discussions, participate in code reviews, provide technical mentorship to other engineers, monitor performance, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to planning and prioritization while acting as a technical leader and fostering growth within the team.
Skills
Javascript
React
TypeScript
HTML/CSS
Python
Ruby
Java
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
AWS
GCP
Docker
CI/CD pipelines
GitHub Actions
CircleCI
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.
Key Metrics
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$246.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees