Staff Backend Engineer (Go)

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We create leading-edge life insurance products and technologies to make insurance accessible to more people.

Bestow

Employee count: 51-200

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Bestow is a leading vertical technology platform serving some of the largest and most innovative life insurers. We're building the infrastructure that helps an entire industry move faster, reach more people, and deliver on its promise.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software development experience (backend)
Professional experience with Golang (Go) is preferred
Experience using Docker for local software development
An advocate for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Experience with distributed systems or microservices
Experience designing APIs (Protocol Buffers, RAML, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc,)

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity based on role
Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

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About the job

Apply before

Feb 02, 2026

Posted on

Dec 04, 2025

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Staff Backend Engineer GoLang Backend Engineer Sr. Backend Software Engineer Senior Backend Software Engineer Senior Backend Engineer Staff Software Engineer Backend

Skills

Go Docker CI CD Distributed Systems Microservices Protocol Buffers RAML Swagger OpenAPI

About Bestow

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We create leading-edge life insurance products and technologies to make insurance accessible to more people. Our mission is simple: To increase financial stability for everyone.

We built the platform that powers modern life insurance

Ensuring every family has access to the financial tools and safeguards they deserve is no small task. We’ve revolutionized the way people apply for life insurance, but truly expanding coverage means partnering across the industry. That’s why we’re developing solutions to help carriers drive innovation. Because life insurance isn’t just about today, it’s about being ready for tomorrow.

Tech stack

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Employee benefits

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Paid parental leave

Paid family leave for all parents to support you and your family.

Educational Scholarships

Bestow supports further education and enrichment for employees with title-specific scholarships.

Flexible PTO plan

Take as much time off as you want as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to do your work.

Flexible PTO Policy

Bestow emphasizes work-life balance with a flexible paid time off policy for all full-time employees.

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About the job

Apply before

Feb 02, 2026

Posted on

Dec 04, 2025

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Staff Backend Engineer GoLang Backend Engineer Sr. Backend Software Engineer Senior Backend Software Engineer Senior Backend Engineer Staff Software Engineer Backend

Skills

Go Docker CI CD Distributed Systems Microservices Protocol Buffers RAML Swagger OpenAPI

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Bestow

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2016

Chief executive officer

Melbourne O'Banion

Markets

Insurtech Financial Services Technology Risk Management Fintech

Employees live in

United States

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