
Software Engineer, Backend

Software Engineer, Backend

Software Engineer, Backend
Shepherd
Shepherd is an InsurTech company focused on providing savings on insurance premiums for commercial businesses using modern technology. They are expanding into sectors like Energy, Agriculture, and Real Estate. The company seeks a passionate Software Engineer with a strong background in Javascript/Typescript and a desire to take ownership of product features and systems.
Qualification
- 5+ years of working experience, preferably as a full-stack engineer.
- Experience with Javascript/Typescript (backend and/or frontend).
- Experience in an InsurTech role or actuarial role is a plus.
- Ability to take end-to-end ownership of features and systems.
- Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts.
Responsibility
- Lead major initiatives and own a large area of Shepherd's product experience.
- Work across the stack and different disciplines including underwriting, design, and product management.
- Mentor other engineers as the team scales.
- Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery, staying current with emerging technologies.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.



