Backend Software Engineer II (Python)

BESTOW Life insurance is one of the world's most important products.

It's also one of the hardest to build, distribute, and modernize.

Bestow exists to change that.

Bestow is a leading vertical technology platform serving some of the largest and most innovative life insurers.

Our platform unifies the fragmented, legacy value chain, enabling carriers to launch products in weeks instead of years.

Carriers choose us to scale and operate at unprecedented speed, powered by AI and automation.

Bestow isn't selling policies.

We're building the infrastructure that helps an entire industry move faster, reach more people, and deliver on its promise.

Backed by leading investors (Goldman Sachs, Hedosophia, NEA, Valar, 8VC) and trusted by major carriers, Bestow is powered by a team that moves with precision, purpose, and heart.

If you want to help reimagine a centuries-old industry with lasting impact, join us.

Bestow offers flexible remote/hybrid work, meaningful benefits, equity, and substantial growth opportunities.

Bestow participates in the E-Verify Program.

ABOUT THE TEAM The Engineering team is responsible for all technology for Bestow and the Bestow Platform.

We serve employees, consumers, and enterprise customers.

In addition to building software, we integrate and manage many third-party products used by employees and as part of the platform.

Our major functional teams are product engineering, infrastructure, IT, data & analytics, and program management.

Engineering works closely with product management and design to define and prioritize the product roadmap.

As a Backend Software Engineer II on the Origination Group Engineering Team, you will work closely with the Enrollment Product Managers, Underwriters, and our external partners to develop and support solutions to power our digital life insurance enrollment experience.

You will also collaborate with teams across Bestow to plan and execute the product roadmap.

Our system is composed of several modular services written in Python, Java, and Go.

The Origination Group services are written in Python and Java and integrate with other services using gRPC, REST, and async messaging patterns.

Our services run on Kubernetes in Google Cloud Platform, and you will share responsibility for operating our workloads on these platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO • You will be developing web services using Python (Programming Language) + PostgreSQL, some Java, and Drools Rule Language.

You will help build new platform capabilities that scale with our business. • We work remotely, so effective written communication and teleconference skills are essential.

WHO YOU ARE You would be a good fit for this role if:

Additional experience:

Our standard benefits include:

The company will hire, recruit, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every team member.

Thanks for considering a job at Bestow!