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Staff Backend Engineer (Python)

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 looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help build and support solutions to power our digital life insurance enrollment experience.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience (backend)
  • Professional experience with Python or Java is preferred
  • Comfortable using Docker for local software development
  • Experience working with distributed systems or microservices
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (comfortable writing ANSI SQL)
  • Experience designing APIs (Protocol Buffers, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.)
  • Experience building, deploying, operating, and troubleshooting software
  • Cloud computing & Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration) preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity based on role
  • 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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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

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.

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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Bestow

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2016

Chief executive officer

Melbourne O'Banion

Employees live in

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