Backend Software Engineer

About the role

ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, transforming the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other functional areas in the company, including product, marketing, and front-end engineers, to rapidly iterate on our product and find the best solutions to our challenges.
• Take ownership of features – from inception through design and coding, eventually bringing your feature to production at a high level of quality and test coverage.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of proven experience in Backend development.
• Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET).
• A B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent is a must.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of OOP concepts and best practices.
• Hands-on development of highly distributed, cloud-based environments - an advantage. We work with AWS, but any cloud experience is a plus.
• Experience working with Relational Databases and good SQL skills.
• Adaptable, with a passion for quickly learning new technologies and working effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to navigate and work effectively across diverse domains and contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

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Skills

• Proven experience in Backend development.
• Knowledge of Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET).
• Understanding of OOP concepts and best practices.
• Experience with Relational Databases and SQL.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, diverse environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Partially subsidized medical plan.
• Fully subsidized vision/dental options.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available in Waltham, MA.