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# Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

- **Company:** Kin Insurance, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $127,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, PostgreSQL, Pair Programming, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eb97975da0eff887

## About the Role

* Track record of shipping small to medium size software projects
 * Proficiency coding in Ruby, Javascript, or Typescript
 * Comfortable in a startup environment - we're fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
 * A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way
 * Location in Central or Eastern time zones (CST & EST) strongly preferred
 * At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visa

## Description

* Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails
 * Delivering stories, tasks, or entire features
 * Pair programming with team members
 * Participating in daily stands and weekly retros
 * Collaborating with cross-functional team members
 * Providing subject matter expertise and support


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