Software Engineer (Remote)

PolicyMe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance startup is seeking a Software Developer to design, build, and ship features for their platform. As part of a remote-first team in Toronto, you'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to enhance customer experience and product scalability. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Python, React, and more, and thrives in a flexible, results-oriented environment.

Benefits

Generous PTO - 20 vacation days

Access to stock options and comprehensive benefits

Company paid in-person socials

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend.
• Experience designing and implementing architecture for complex systems.
• Comfortable learning new frameworks, libraries, and tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to feature development across backend and frontend.
• Build and maintain scalable systems focusing on accuracy and performance.
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

React

Redux

PostgreSQL

AWS

Proactive communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview of the role

We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond.

We’re looking for a Software Developer to join our engineering team at PolicyMe. In this role, you will design, build, and ship features that improve our platform, deliver a better customer experience, and support the growth of our product. You will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to create scalable, reliable solutions and contribute to an environment where ideas are welcomed and execution is collaborative.

You will work across the stack, contributing to both backend and frontend initiatives, while also participating in architecture discussions, release planning, and company-wide engineering initiatives. Our core stack includes Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS, and we are always open to adopting new tools and technologies that help us deliver better results.

What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to feature development across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Build and maintain scalable systems with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and performance
• Implement projects that establish single sources of truth for complex data sets
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
• Take ownership of releases end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams
• Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next
• Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments
• Follow and improve engineering best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase

What we're looking for:

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Experience designing and implementing architecture for complex systems
• Comfortable learning new frameworks, libraries, and tools quickly
• Proven track record of proactive communication with the ability to adapt technical explanations to different audiences
• Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains

Why join us:

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment

About PolicyMe

At PolicyMe, we are Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, offering straightforward and affordable financial protection for families from coast to coast. Our product suite includes Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health & Dental Insurance, all tailored to Canadians' evolving needs. We also offer B2B2C solutions, partnering with organizations to provide seamless digital insurance options. Founded by a team of insurance experts and technology entrepreneurs, PolicyMe is committed to making insurance simpler and more accessible. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $10 billion in insurance coverage to Canadians.

We are proud of the team we’ve built and are excited for those that are yet to join us. We operate with a remote-first culture, attracting top talent from across Canada. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside incredibly ambitious yet humble humans, we may be the right place for you! To learn more, visitwww.policyme.com.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility Statement

PolicyMe is dedicated to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know in the "Additional Information" section of the job application. We are committed to working with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.