Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we're leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.
We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:
Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (******** ).
Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (******** ).
Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Forbes' Fintech 50.
Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
So, what's the role? As our Automation Engineer, you'll develop and maintain the robust front end applications that drive efficiency and automation with Kin Insurance! You will have the liberty to work on building complex internal and external applications while collaborating with peers in Data, Dev, Product, QA, Claims, and other cross-functional teams. As a team member, you'll be surrounded by senior engineers, gain mentorship and the experience to eventually lead teams of your own!
A day in the life could include: Building fully comprehensive front end applications utilizing low-code application builders
Investigating and understanding business stakeholder problems and devising scalable solutions
Interacting with various third party APIs to centralize data capture and data interaction
Participating in pair programming sessions with team members
Collaborating with cross-functional team members to evaluate solutions to business problems
Providing subject matter expertise and support
I've got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones? 3+ years of experience in a software engineering/data engineering/analytics engineering role
Background in computer science or related field
Knowledge of SQL, Javascript, and APIs: A strong technical generalist
Experience talking with business stakeholders to understand their problems
Self starter, this role will be owning key applications/systems
Bonus Points: Experience using Retool or any low code app building platforms a plus
Experience in the insurance industry a plus
Oh, and don't worry, we've got you covered! Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Remote work
Generous equity package
401K with company match
Parental leave
Continuing education and professional development
The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 38 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. About KinKin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.
EEOC StatementKin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
