Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, US) at Openly

Ready for your next chapter? Build the future of insurance with a team that values simplicity, empathy, and innovation. Openly is redefining the insurance experience, replacing decades of complexity with clarity and modern technology. We’re the insurance provider people trust and the partner independent agents choose. What Sets Us Apart Technology that delivers: We use data to modernize underwriting and deliver tailored insurance solutions that fit how people actually live. Superior protection: Highly customizable coverage designed around what policyholders need. Effortless from quote to claim: Simple, intuitive workflows for independent agents and fast, human-centered care for policyholders. Our Core Values Our people are as important as our product. Collaboration, open communication, and work-life balance aren't just nice-to-haves, they’re at the core of how we operate. We look for people driven by integrity, empathy, teamwork, curiosity , and urgency, because a great company starts with the right people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion We embrace individuality because everyone deserves to work somewhere they belong. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that spans race, gender, age, religion, identity, and background. Job Details We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to be a part of one of our core teams building the backend for Openly's insurance platform. You will play an essential role in designing, building, testing, and maintaining the services and technology that power our insurance offering and customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop the core systems and create APIs that power our best-in-class user experiences. Build out our internal tooling and APIs to make business and engineering processes easier, faster, and safer. Implement systemic changes to align existing systems with current architectural goals. Integrate with external services to manage payments, documents, and claims. Integrate with data providers to source real-time information on hundreds of data points, including property characteristics and risk profiles. Provide subject matter expertise, mentorship, and support to individuals on your team. Collaborate on architectural discussions with your team. Contribute to important architectural and operational decisions like microservices vs. monoliths, deployment techniques, technologies, policies, etc. Participate in daily stand-ups, weekly 1:1's, and biweekly retros. Our stack Backend : Go Postgresql Frontend: Browser-based, VueJS, Webpack, Nuxt , Tailwind Research/Data Science: R, ArcGIS, Jupyter Notebooks, Python Data: GCP GCS, BigQuery, Composer/Airflow, Cloud Functions, Postgres, SQL, Python, Go, Aiven Debezium and Kafka, Fivetran Infrastructure: Google Cloud, specifically Cloud Run, Kubernetes, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and CloudSQL, managed with Terraform. We use GitHub for code hosting, DataDog for monitoring, and CircleCI for running our CI/CD pipelines. Remote work tools: Slack, Zoom, Donut Requirements At least 4 years of professional/production experience developing backend web-stack applications. Professional experience leveraging Go in prior roles. Please note, part of the interview process includes completing a code challenge in Go. Sustained track record of creating improvements in business-critical systems around stability, performance, and scalability. Demonstrated ability to deliver complete systems from start to finish in a reasonable time frame with little or no supervision. Strong interpersonal skills, such as an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Perks Benefits Great work happens when people feel supported. Our benefits are designed to care for you and your family at every stage of life. Remote-first culture: We supported remote work long before it became standard, and we remain dedicated to a flexible work model. Competitive pay equity: Top-tier base salary paired with ownership in Openly’s growth. Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to you and your family. Life disability insurance: Full coverage including voluntary supplemental options. Paid parental leave : Up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave for eligible employees (with additional disability coverage available for birthing parents). 401(k) company contribution : Openly contributes 3% of your gross income, regardless of whether you make personal contributions. Home office setup : A $1,500 upfront allowance to build your ideal remote workspace, plus a $75 / month internet stipend. Professional development : $2,000 annually to invest in courses, conferences, or resources to help you grow. Be Well program : A $50 / month stipend dedicated to your personal health and wellness. Volunteer hours refe