Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with honest and uncomplicated life insurance through technology.
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Remote
Finance · Insurance
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Description For Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Join PolicyMe, a remote-first, Toronto-based InsurTech startup revolutionizing the Canadian insurance landscape. As a Junior Software Engineer (Fullstack), you'll be at the forefront of building, architecting, and scaling PolicyMe's platform to create diverse user experiences. You'll work on key features and systems to drive PolicyMe's growth into a leading insurance brand in Canada.

Our tech stack includes React, Redux, Python, Webpack, Gatsby, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS. You'll be responsible for developing new product features in our React-based web application, contributing to our custom UI component library, enhancing backend APIs, and participating in technical design discussions.

We're looking for candidates with a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience, proficiency in web development technologies, familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, and strong problem-solving skills. You should be able to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment and possess excellent communication and analytical abilities.

PolicyMe offers a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO, stock options, health benefits, and resources for professional development. We're committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment. Join us in our mission to provide families with honest and uncomplicated life insurance through innovative technology.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Build new and exciting product features in our React-based web application
  • Contribute to our custom UI component library using shared npm packages
  • Enhance our backend APIs
  • Contribute to group technical design discussions

Requirements For Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

React
JavaScript
Python
Node.js
PostgreSQL
  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with web development (HTML5/CSS3/ESNext/React/NodeJs)
  • Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
  • Understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills

Benefits For Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
  • Access to stock options, and health benefits
  • 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
  • Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment

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