Senior Backend Engineer
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#Python
#Django
#Node.Js
#SQL
#NoSQL
#Unit Testing
#Integration Testing
#Apache Airflow
#AWS
#React
Are you ready to join the Bulgarian research and development hub of one of Boston's most exciting startups? Insurify is a rapidly growing MIT FinTech company, consistently ranked as a top 100 InsurTech business globally. We are transforming how millions of people shop for insurance by leveraging artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful product design. Since our founding in 2013 by Snejina Zacharia, Todor Kiryazov, and Giorgos Zacharia, we have secured 128 million dollars in venture capital from prominent investors like Nationwide Ventures, Hearst Ventures, and Viola Group. Our team is fast-moving, analytical, and dedicated to making insurance comparison effortless for everyone.
Role at a glance
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Bulgaria, where you will play a key part in scaling our platform and refining our core infrastructure.
Your impact
- Collaborate closely with our product team to architect and build innovative new features.
- Enhance the speed and reliability of our platform by optimizing existing features with modern development practices.
- Strengthen our codebase by writing comprehensive unit and integration test suites.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you should bring the following skills and experience:
- At least 4 years of experience developing backend applications with modern web frameworks like Python, Django, or Node.js.
- A strong ability to analyze code performance and pinpoint opportunities for optimization.
- Proficiency in writing robust unit and integration tests.
- Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Bonus points if you have experience with AWS, infrastructure as code, data pipelines, Apache Airflow, or frontend development using React.
Perks and compensation
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Comprehensive private medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- A yearly wellbeing budget or a Multisport card.
- A dedicated personal budget for books and professional learning.
- Access to an employee assistance program and various wellbeing resources.
- A well-stocked office kitchen with snacks and beverages, plus a dedicated fun area.
- A friendly office culture with regular social events.
- The flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
