This is a remote position Who are we? Kalepa is a fully remote startup dedicated to enhancing underwriting performance and driving profitable premium growth for the commercial insurance industry. Kalepa’s AI-powered Copilot software enables underwriters to focus on the highest ROI opportunities and quickly evaluate and optimally select risk. Kalepa is backed by IA Ventures, Inspired Capital, and leaders in technology and financial services. Our HQ is located in New York. Kalepa is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience to lead our world-class software development for commercial insurers. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will solve interesting and challenging problems at the intersection of large and performant data pipelines, distributed systems, and robust infrastructure. Team members are given full ownership over their projects and are expected to drive the project’s direction and maintain focus. The team works in a two-week sprint and collaborates with a small team of full-stack, data, ML, and DevOps engineers.   Salary brackets: $96k – $144k Equity range: 0.01% – 0.15%   Tech Stack:   Back End: Python, Connexion Front End: React + Query + Typescript Development process: Docker   What you will be responsible for:   Working on distributed systems creating scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure Building data-driven microservices leveraging RESTful API’s Understanding customer business needs and translating them into specifications or code Collaborate with a small team of full-stack, data, ML, and DevOps engineers   Apply to us if you have:   Minimum of 5 years of experience Have excellent development skills, including design, debugging and problem-solving You possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field We primarily use Python3 however are open to seeing your code in other OO languages (Java, C++, C#, etc.) Experience with AWS as we work with serverless technologies and asynchronous workflow. (EC2, Lambda, etc.) Have worked with relational databases with a preference for PostgreSQL Excitement about using a comprehensive set of technologies, ultimately focused on finding the right tool for the job Preference for an open, frank, and respectful communication style   A concrete mindset is crucial to us, so DON’T apply if:   You’re not a true hustler. Who’s a hustler? Good question! Somebody that never takes no for an answer. The words “it can’t be done” don’t exist in their vocabulary You’re looking for an 8-16 job You don’t like to take ownership You’re afraid of constructive feedback You’re not comfortable with independent work   What you’ll get:   A personalized and clear career development plan, including employee reviews every six months. We invest time in developing and supporting our employees, giving them opportunities to grow. Transparent and fair compensation and promotion discussions solely based on performance. One of our top performers was even promoted after only 3 months. The possibility of working with an ambitious, smart, global, and fun team that is transforming a trillion-dollar industry A ground-floor opportunity to build the foundations for the product, team, and culture Exposure to wide-ranging intellectual challenges spanning full-stack software development, AI / ML, and design Possibility to work with Kalepa’s team members who bring experience from top technology, insurance, and intelligence institutions, including Facebook, Google, Amazon, ClassPass, Atlassian, Mastercard, MIT, Berkeley, UPenn, the University of Warsaw, and the Israel Defense Forces Fully remote work environment. Flexible start and finish times   Benefits:   Very competitive base salary Significant equity options package (learn more https://carta.com/blog/equity-101-stock-option-basics/) 20 paid vacation days a year Paid Bank Holidays Unlimited Sick Leave (+ parental leave) Sport Card reimbursement Mobile phone bill reimbursement Continued learning & Home office credit stipend Quarterly teams offsites in global locations —   Recruitment process in 10 quick steps complete within 1-2 weeks(yes, not the shortest, but if you love challenges, you’re in the right place. To reward that, you will always get clear & honest feedback within 24h top )   1⃣APPLICATION Apply via link and send us your CV (in English) 2⃣VERIFICATION Within 24h, our recruiter will verify your CV and reach out to you 3⃣TASK Based on your preference, we will send a task on the HackerRank platform – 3 tasks, 75 min to complete + you can choose a programming language 4⃣PRELIMINARY CALL ~30 min conversation with a recruiter – you will learn more about the company and our culture & we will learn more about you 5⃣TECHNICAL PHONE INTERVIEW 1h hands-on coding task with one of our Engineers 6⃣CULTURE FIT INTERVIEW 30 min meeting to measure if you are a good match for our organization 7⃣FACE-TO-FACE STAGE 2h back and forth interview session. It contains 1h meeting about System Design & Architecture + two 30 min meetings during which you will get a chance to meet both our VP of Growth/Chief of Staff & CEO! 8⃣REFERENCES Uff, you are almost there… As part of our process, we hold 2-3 reference calls with individuals who have worked with you in the past 9⃣OFFER We will send you a proposition of the offer and will wait for your decision WELCOME You will write code from day one   Gosia will take care of your recruitment process! If your expectations identify with ours and you want to join our team – apply today ​​