Staff Backend Engineer (Python)

permanent
Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

  • Develop web services using Python + PostgreSQL, Java, and Drools Rule Language.
  • Build new platform capabilities that scale with the business.
  • Develop effective written communication and teleconference skills to work remotely.

Experience

  • 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.
  • Experience with cloud computing & Kubernetes or similar container orchestration.

Salary and Perks

Pay range: $190K - $225K

  • Competitive salary and equity based on role.
  • Flexible paid time off and parental leave programs.
  • 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Lifestyle stipend to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Flexible work-from-home policy.
  • Remote and WFH options, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum.
  • Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

About Bestow

Building cutting-edge technology and data solutions for life insurance and annuities.

Building cutting-edge technology and data solutions for life insurance and annuities.

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