Backend Software Engineer II (Go)
Description For Backend Software Engineer II (Go)
Bestow, a leading insurance technology platform, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer II to join their Post Issue Engineering team. This role is crucial in building innovative digital life insurance products that transform traditional 4-8 week processes into 10-minute solutions.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$135,000 plus equity, with a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. As a remote-first company (available in the contiguous 48 states), Bestow provides flexibility in work location while maintaining a state-of-the-art office in Dallas' Deep Ellum for those preferring a hybrid environment.
The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Golang and distributed systems. You'll be responsible for developing core services using Golang and PostgreSQL, designing APIs, and working within an event-driven architecture. The role demands expertise in modern development practices, including Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
Bestow has earned numerous workplace awards, including Great Place to Work Certification and recognition from Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Texas and Financial Services. The company strongly values diversity and maintains a culture that supports work-life balance through flexible PTO and parental leave policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in the insurtech space while working with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team. The position offers both technical growth and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission of increasing financial stability for everyone through innovative insurance solutions.
Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer II (Go)
- Develop core services primarily using Golang and PostgreSQL
- Help and accelerate foundational services to scale the output of product teams
- Resolve issues with previously delivered features
- Write unit and integration tests for code you create
- Peer review code developed by others on your team
- Ensure software is secure and maintainable
- Work with designers, product managers, and other engineers
- Encourage automation and continuous improvement
Requirements For Backend Software Engineer II (Go)
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Passionate about working with Golang
- Hands-on knowledge designing APIs (gRPC, Swagger)
- Experience using Docker for local software development
- An advocate for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience with distributed systems or microservices
- Experience working in an event-driven architecture
- Understanding of modern, scalable system architectures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to cloud computing platforms and container orchestration
Benefits For Backend Software Engineer II (Go)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Lifestyle stipend for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Flexible work-from-home policy
- State-of-the-art office in Dallas' Deep Ellum
- Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
