Full Stack Software Developer

Do you enjoy tackling ambitious technical challenges and building products that truly matter?
Do you have a growth mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning?
Are you experienced in full stack development (4 to 7 years) and looking for an environment where you can make a real impact?

We are hiring full stack software developer to help scale our investor-backed insurtech startup.
You will contribute to products used every day, in a culture driven by autonomy, collaboration, and results.

What we’re building

YouSet is disrupting the insurance industry with technology, data and human expertise. We are on a mission to build the most comprehensive and most loved insurance platform in Canada. 

We’re growing fast and looking for a talented Software Engineer to help us grow even faster. To date, we’ve helped over 400,000 Canadians shop for their home and car insurance with an average of 4.9 stars in online reviews. 

What will you be responsible for?

• Build and improve features that help us offer new insurance products to our customers

• Enhance our platform to boost conversion rates and deliver a smoother user experience

• Integrate new insurers to enhance our competitiveness.

• Develop end-to-end solutions in a modern TypeScript monorepo and iterate quickly

• Design and build intuitive, high-performing interfaces using ReactJS and other modern frontend technologies

• Architect robust, scalable NodeJS microservices that interact with multiple external systems

• Improve our deployment pipelines and automate processes for faster, safer releases

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, insurance brokers, and service specialists

What will you be responsible for?

Here are some of our core technologies: 

• TypeScript
• React & Material UI
• NodeJS & Express
• MongoDB
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) & Terraform
• And more

What type of person are you?

• Results-oriented: you’re focused on your objectives and work steadily to achieve them

• Motivated: you’re entrepreneurial, like challenges and don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves with a “let’s get it done” attitude

• Analytical: A proven ability to build prototypes and take a data-driven approach to product development, testing and measuring new ideas very quickly

Do you have what it takes?

• You’re autonomous and you’re a quick learner

• You have a product mindset – thinks about user experience and business impact, not just code

• You’re comfortable jumping into unfamiliar codebases and making sense of them

• You have experience building REST APIs (NodeJS experience is a bonus)

• You have experience building user-facing web/mobile applications and engaging user experiences (React experience is a bonus)

• You have experience with cloud architecture (Example: GCP, Terraform, etc.)

• You’re comfortable with databases both conceptually and in implementation. Familiarity with MongoDB is preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation (with the possibility of stock options)

• Up to 5 weeks of vacation per year

• Top-tier health benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) & life insurance

• 100% remote work or downtown Montreal office space

• Unlimited sick and mental health days

• Work internationally for up to 90 days per year

• Paid parental leave (4 months top up)

• Monthly sponsored team activities and events

• Flexible start date (but the sooner the better!)

This opportunity is for a full-time position in a high-growth startup, with increasing responsibilities.

Do you picture yourself working with us? Don’t miss your chance and apply today!