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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, US)

Openly · Remote - United States · Remote

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About Openly

Experience premium coverage with Openly, a high-value home insurance provider. Trust our independent agents for unparalleled worry-free protection. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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 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.

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.

We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to...

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