Senior Software Developer Developer Experience

About Us :

Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.

As a leading InsurTech we make getting the right coverage simple fast and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.

Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact :

Deloittes Technology Fast 50 ()

Deloittes Technology Fast 500 ()

Top Insurance Employers (2022)

At Zensurance we value ownership collaboration and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges challenging the status quo and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.

If youre looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing customer-focused company wed love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Developer Experience Group (DXG)!

The DXG makes informed suggestions about architectural tooling frameworks and ecosystem choices that affect the tool stack. This team takes into consideration the technical and product domain to help increase the autonomy of stream-aligned teams by growing their capabilities with a focus on problems rather than solutions.

Reporting to the Team Lead Engineering you will work with the Engineering Department to build the software that powers the Zensurance data collection rating and pricing engines. Using Nodejs Typescript and Infrastructure as code you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and enforcing best practices in software development and infrastructure.

In addition you will be expected to coach mentor lower-level professionals and assist the Engineering Leadership Team in continuously improving craft capabilities.

This is a remote-first role within Canada. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities :

• Take ownership of the development of custom features and drive their technical implementation
• Suggest design implement test and monitor features and functionalities
• Write clean maintainable and scalable code
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for optimization reliability and security enhancements
• Contribute to knowledge sharing of new technologies and solutions which fall within the teams area of expertise
• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members
• Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing features and integrations
• Develop an understanding of company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Nice to have :

About our Engineering Team :

Our fully remote engineering team fosters a learning culture that encourages professional development. Some of the highlights of the team environment include :

Approachable a supportive leadership team with extensive technical experience and ability.

Training and professional development budgets.

Knowledge sharing through power-ups.

Learning events and book clubs that help the team develop their skills and create a safe supportive environment.

Twice-annual hackathons that provide opportunities to explore interests and practice new technical skills.

Opportunities to share your knowledge and experience and mentor others.

In addition we provide amazing opportunities for career advancement. We provide well-defined and documented career progression paths to our engineering team members that provide clear expectations and requirements for advancement in our fast-growing environment.

As we scale our team youll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects using a modern tech stack and cutting-edge systems including microservices and micro-frontends with industry-leading tools such as NodeJS React TypeScript Kafka and more.

Perks we offer at Zensurance :

Opportunity to work for Canadas fastest-growing #insurtech scale-up

Primarily remote work environment available to everyone

Laptop extra monitor and main accessories are provided

Extra home office and supplies allowance to help with work-from-home set up

Comprehensive and flexible health and dental plans to suit all lifestyles including mental health

Health / Personal Spending Accounts to subsidize your healthy habits and purchases

Parental Leave Top Up

Weekly Friday companywide huddles for casual catch-ups with other departments

Build next-level relationships with your peers through scheduled companywide virtual and in-person team-building events

Be a part of something special. We are confident you wont find any other insurance company like us : )

Who we are. What were building.

Business is hard work insurance doesnt have to be!

At Zensurance we believe that teamwork makes the dream work .

We are passionate about providing business owners with the best insurance solutions at great rates through an online and easy-to-use platform.

Our secret sauce is all about our culture. Here at Zensurance our culture is built on four core values that we live and breathe daily. They are :

INTEGRITY : We do whats right.

INCLUDE : We are an open and safe space for all.

INVENT : We take an innovative approach to creating straightforward solutions for our customers.

DELIVER : We set ambitious goals and hold ourselves accountable for achieving them.

Zensurance celebrates diversity in its workforce structure and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Zensurance is an inclusive employer that celebrates diversity in its workforce structure. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the recruiter if you require accommodation; to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We understand that looking for a new exciting opportunity can be time-consuming. We truly appreciate your time in going through the job posting and applying for a position with us.

Join Our Engineering Team - Where Growth Meets Innovation

At Zensurance we believe engineering is more than just writing great code. Its about learning growing and building something meaningful together. Our remote-first team is a place where youll be challenged supported and encouraged to thrive. Heres what makes our team special :

A Leadership Team Thats Got Your Back

Our experienced and approachable engineering leaders arent just here to manage - theyre here to mentor guide and help you unlock your full potential.

Fuel Your Growth

We invest in your learning with training budgets professional development programs and mentorship opportunities . Want to explore a new tech stack or level up your skills We can help get you there.

A Culture of Sharing & Support

From Power-Ups and book clubs to tech talks and hackathons we believe in learning from each other. Have a cool idea or an interesting challenge Lets solve it together.

Hack Build and Innovate

Twice a year we hit pause on our regular work for company-wide hackathons giving you the chance to experiment push boundaries and build something awesome.

Clear Career Growth No Guesswork

We dont do vague career paths. Our well-defined growth tracks show you exactly whats needed to take your career to the next level in a way that aligns with your skills and ambitions.

And the best part Youll work on exciting projects using cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript NestJS microservices and micro-frontends with React. If youre looking for a team that values learning collaboration and impactful work wed love to meet you!

Benefits & Perks at Zensurance :

At Zensurance we know that when our people thrive so does our business. Thats why we offer a flexible people-first work environment designed to support your well-being growth and success.

Work Your Way

Remote-first setup for added flexibility

Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace

Top-tier tech : Office in a box with all necessary tech equipment

Half days before public holidays : Enjoy half days before long weekends

Your Health Your Way

Flexible health and dental plans for families including mental health support

Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way

Parental leave top-up because family comes first

Investing in Your Growth

Education assistance reimbursement for courses conferences books and memberships

Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career

Staying Connected

Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams

Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture

Were building something special. Come be a part of it!

Who We Are :

Business is hard work but insurance doesnt have to be!

We empower business owners with simple tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.

Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values :

DELIVER We set ambitious goals and achieve them.

INCLUDE We foster an open and safe space for all.

INTEGRITY We do whats right.

I NVENT We create straightforward innovative solutions.

AI Tools and Your Interview :

We know AI is a valuable tool and youre welcome to use it to prepare for your interview. However please dont use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want to have an authentic conversation with you and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role.

Just so you know we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews ensuring a fair and clear process.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support let us know were here to help.

Thank You!

We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team.

While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and cant wait to learn more about you!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1