Senior Back-end Engineer (Node.js)

We are a Polish branch of a fast-growing InsurTech product company from Silicon Valley - Hippo Insurance. Our mission is to revolutionize home insurance in the US, starting from IoT monitoring devices to our industry-leading software. 

How do we want to get there? We need a top-notch talent, just like you! 

Putting a lot of effort into hiring top-tier devs, designers, PMs, and QAs, is a proof that we care a lot about tech experience, the attitude, human approach, and what we could call „culture fit”.

„SwingDev a hippo company is all about people” - yes, it may sound a bit cliche. But whether we're writing code or just hanging out, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do. We like to have a good time and keep things light, even when we're tackling big projects. We could brag about what’s making us special, but we’ve boiled it down to two key ingredients: mature, companionable people who, rather than compete, prefer to inspire and have each other’s backs; a culture of trust, empathy, and positivity that keeps us together, lets us interact as teammates and friends, and truly enjoy the ride.

So if you're a Senior Back-end Developer looking to shake things up and have a good time while you're at it, you’ve come to the right place. 🚀

Job description:

• You'll be architecting and implementing backends and their interactions with various data stores and other APIs (including 3rd party APIs).
• You will work in an agile environment focusing on projects that are impactful on our business.
• You'll support reliable databases and APIs for real-time automated decision-making. 
• You’ll work in an agile environment focusing on projects that are impactful. 
• You'll deploy your software using industry-standard tooling like Kubernetes clusters, and Lambda functions. 
• You'll care deeply about security in everything you do and constantly raise the baseline of how we defend our user's data against external threats and themselves.  
• You'll implement robust automated test suites to ensure high quality and low failure rate of delivered code. 
• You'll work in a DevOps style to make sure Defense in Depth principles are followed and containers are as secure as humanly possible. 
• You'll have huge creative freedom and ability to put your mark on the project, and you will take ownership and responsibility for what you do. 
• You’ll have a lot of chances to develop your programming skills as well as learn a lot about how tech business is done in the US (if you want to). 

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js.
• If other backend language is your main tech-stack (eg. Java/ Python), but you know Node.js (and want to boost this skill!) - still, let’s talk!.
• Good practical knowledge of at least one relational database system, e.g.PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server.
• Experience with microservices and system design patterns.
• Ability to discuss and decide on software design and architecture. 
• Independent problem solving.
• Experience with implementing test pyramid (unit, integration, e2e tests).
• Experience in utilizing good security practices.
• Good command of English (written & spoken).
• Readiness to learn and expand your skill set as required by ongoing projects. 

What you'll be using after joining us (we can teach you if needed):

• Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js,
• Docker and container-based deployment technologies (e.g. Kubernetes/Fargate),
• Automated software testing on unit/integration/end-to-end levels.

You will get extra points for:

• Hands-on experience with TypeScript. 
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes/AWS deployment processes.
• Experience with profiling and performance optimization. 
• Experience in giving high quality feedback during code review.

What benefits are waiting for you?

Basics 

📝 Form of employment of your choosing

🌎 Remote work & flexible working hours 

🤒 Paid sick leave

🏖️ Paid holidays

Health & Safety

💊 Private medical care with dentists & orthodontists package for you and your family 

❤️ Group life insurance

🧘 Psychotherapists support — free online sessions with psychologists and psychotherapists.

🤸 Home physiotherapy

🏅 Multisport card & meditation apps reimbursed 50%

Working conditions & Development

💻 Gear with Apple Logo and monitor

🌱 50% reimbursement for courses, conferences, books & certificates

🇺🇸 Free access to private language lessons

🐕 6 Personal Development Days & 4 Voluntary Days Off 

Extras you may like

🎫 Cafeteria platform — extra “stówka”every month to spend on whatever you want to

🧒 Nanny services for parents 

📦 Concierge services – a personal assistant to help you to deal with your everyday matters

🎮 Chill room with table football & PlayStation 5

🍦 Free snacks, and ice cream in the office (every day, all year round!)

🍱 Free Friday Lunch in the office

🎉 Team building events — we party together several times a year during the annual Offsite & Christmas Parties, beer after work, or our #WinterEscapeMonth workation in Cyprus

Recruitment process:

• Send us your CV – it's the best way for us to get to know you.
• Meet with one of our Recruiters - Ola.
• Participate in 2 technical steps.
• Talk with Engineering Manager.
• Meet on the final stage with Marcin and Alicja.
• and... welcome aboard! 👋