Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, US)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Equity

Comprehensive health coverage

Life & disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) company contribution

Home office stipend

Professional development

"Be Well" program

Volunteer time & referral rewards

Job summary

Openly is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain the services powering our insurance platform. You’ll implement scalable APIs, contribute to architecture, and mentor teammates for robust, modern backend systems.

Join a remote-first team in the United States, collaborating across data, payments, and external services while shaping architectural choices and deployment practices.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional backend web-stack experience.
• Proven Go experience; code challenges as part of interview.
• Track record in improving stability, performance and scalability.
• Ability to deliver complete systems with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop core systems and APIs powering user experiences.
• Build internal tooling and APIs to streamline business processes.
• Implement architectural changes aligning with goals.
• Integrate with external services for payments, documents, and claims.
• Work with data providers for real-time risk and property data.
• Provide mentorship and participate in architectural discussions.
• Contribute to decisions on microservices vs monoliths and deployment.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and regular 1:1s and retros.

Skills

Go backend development

API design

System design

Mentorship

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud Run

GitHub

Job description

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 aSenior 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 codehosting, 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 & referral rewards: Paid time off to give back to your community, plus generous financial rewards for referring great talent.

Note: Select roles may also be eligible for cash incentives or sales commissions. Eligibility for all compensation and benefits is governed by applicable plan terms.

OUR HIRING COMMITMENT

Our process is designed to be transparent, respectful, and human. At every step, you’ll get to showcase your strengths, ask tough questions, and find out if Openly is the right fit.

U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and currently residing in the US will be considered.

Openly is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Openly is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Openly will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.

We strive to provide an exceptional applicant and candidate journey when you engage with us. In an effort to respond to applicants in a timely manner, we leverage AI to organize applications and resumes based on required and applicable skills and experience. To allow our applicants to drive their initial interview experience with us, we may leverage an AI-supported scheduling tool so you can choose when to meet with our team. While AI assists with efficiency, all hiring decisions are made by our team members. Rest assured, your data is protected according to privacy laws and company policies. Contact our recruitment team with any questions about our AI-assisted hiring process.