Staff Front-End Engineer

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Kin is the home insurance company For Every New Normal. Because of our proprietary technology and direct-to-consumer model, we provide affordable pricing without compromising coverage, even in areas most impacted by climate change. We’re proud to offer fully digital homeowners insurance with an elegant user experience, accurate pricing, and fast, high-quality claims service.

We are also proud to be recognized as Built In’s 2021 Best Midsize Companies to Work For in Chicago and Forbes 2021 Best Startup Employers in America. We are growing super fast, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to help lead the way.

So, what’s the role?

As a Staff Front-End Engineer, you'll work with other members of the front-end team in structuring, implementing and delivering front-end single page apps and in maintaining and releasing other traditional front-end interfaces. You’ll bring solutions to the table in data interactions (including API calls and websockets), CSS handling, images, animation, app bundling, and delivery. You’ll also be closely involved in planning work, as well as mentoring more junior developers and setting standards and culture.

Note: No one meets 100% of the requirements for a position. We encourage you to apply even if you are lacking one or more of the listed skills.

Coding Ratio: 55% code; 25% mentoring; 20% admin/collab

A day in the life could include: 

  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Collaborate with front-end team in making important decisions regarding front-end application design and delivery for both SPAs and traditional interfaces
  • Collaborate with back-end engineers to inform intelligent API development
  • Contribute to and expand the front-end engineering team’s code culture and practice, including documentation, testing, architecture and layout
  • Implement solutions and best practices for application styling, animations, chunking, caching, etc.
  • Participate in project management rituals with product team and other devs
  • Lead pair programming sessions and provide mentorship to other team members
  • Help identify and define new front-end roles and interview and assess applicants

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • 5+ years of professional front-end engineering experience
  • Expert proficiency in modern Javascript (Typescript preferred), HTML, and CSS
  • Experience with single-page apps in a modern SPA framework like Angular or React, including integration of API calls, websockets, and animations
  • Familiarity with BEM methodology and/or Object Oriented CSS principles and/or custom component library development
  • Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
  • Ability to work with non-technical stakeholders and explain cost-benefit analyses
  • At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including 100% employer-paid plans)
  • Remote/hybrid work environment and flexible work hours
  • Flexible PTO policy 
  • Very generous equity options and 401K
  • Parental Leave
  • Continuing education and professional development 
  • Disability and Life Insurance 
  • Onsite gym membership - when we return to the office (Chicago office only) 
  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
About Kin

In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality. 

Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.


EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Technology we use

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An Insider's view of Kin Insurance

What’s the vibe like in the office?

This company has inclusiveness that transcends all demographics. I love getting up every morning and walking through the doors at Kin! There is a vibe on the floor that makes a traditionally stuffy industry feel like we are changing the world!

Howard

Claims Team Lead

What does your typical day look like?

I start off my day with a mandatory fresh pot of coffee because Richard runs on Dunkin. After clocking in for showtime, I check in with my team for some positive energy and goal setting for the day. I start with reaching out to my hottest clients and work my way down to those that still need some time to. While working with older clients, I concurr

Richard Smith

Sales Consultant

How does the company support your career growth?

Kin takes pride in its employees and provides opportunities for them to grow their skill set. At a fast-paced start-up, there are limitless opportunities to grab ahold of. If something interests you, you can dig in and run with it.

I started my career at Kin in sales and jumped at an opportunity to work on compliance-related projects, which result

Holly Heitman

Product Manager

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

What I love about Kin is that we focus on learning and helping each other succeed in our highly collaborative teams.

Heidi Helfand

Vice President of Engineering

What makes someone successful on your team?

Ultimately, to be successful on a team you first need to know how to be a good team player. It is my belief that good team players are full of positive energy and enthusiasm, regardless of the situation. I’m an optimistic thinking individual who is always thinking about the best possible outcome of every interaction. It is my nature to focus on the

Jorge Ortiz

Sales Consultant

What are Kin Insurance Perks + Benefits

Kin Insurance Benefits Overview

Being in the insurance industry, we recognize the importance of comprehensive benefits for our Kinfolk. That’s why we provide a variety of perks and benefits that fits their needs.

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. Kin also provides 12 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Snacks!
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Paid industry certifications

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