Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, US)

About Openly

Openly is rebuilding insurance from the ground up, re-envisioning and enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. The company is transforming the insurance industry by providing premium coverage made simple, with cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. Openly is rapidly growing and seeking exceptional, curious, and empathetic engineers to join their expanding technology team.

The Openly Difference

Openly addresses a clear market gap by offering consumers more complete coverage at competitive prices. The company differentiates itself across three key dimensions:

• The Price Difference: Using advanced data analytics and technology infrastructure, Openly delivers customizable and competitive pricing to protect customers' most valuable assets.
• The Policy Difference: Coverage options are truly customizable to meet individual protection needs, including both standard coverages and optional add-ons tailored to customer requirements.
• The Experience Difference: From tailored claims handling to highly responsive customer service, Openly focuses on making the home insurance purchasing process seamless and customer-centric.

About This Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our remote team in the United States. This role is critical to building and scaling the technology infrastructure that powers Openly's insurance platform. You will work on systems that directly impact customer experience, from policy management to claims processing, utilizing modern backend technologies and cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that support millions of insurance transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, data science, and frontend engineers
• Implement best practices for API design, database optimization, and system reliability
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of Openly's technology platform
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing with engineering team members

Why Join Openly

At Openly, collaboration, communication, and work-life balance are fundamental values—not just nice-to-haves. The company believes exceptional products are built by exceptional teams where every member feels valued and supported. This is a fully remote position offering flexibility and the opportunity to impact the insurance industry at scale.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $120K, varying by experience and location.