Senior Backend Engineer

Roots is seeking a motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing Automation team and help shape the future of how businesses use AI to drive speed, accuracy, and scale.

We’re building cutting-edge infrastructure that powers real-time document processing, custom model deployment, and multimodal intelligence, bringing AI from research to production in one of the world’s most critical and fast-moving markets. Our platform automates complex insurance workflows with 98%+ accuracy and speed, helping carriers and brokers go from months to value in just weeks.

About the team:

The Automation Engineering - Customer Delivery team is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying innovative automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine automation solutions through direct Python development, while also leveraging internal platforms and traditional RPA software as complementary tools where appropriate.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML experts, to design robust, efficient automation that integrates seamlessly with existing systems.

• Architect and build advanced automations and reusable components that form the backbone of our as-a-service offerings for clients.

• Engage directly with clients to understand their business processes and tailor solutions to meet their unique needs.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, applying advancements in AI, LLMs, and GPT to enhance automation capabilities.

• Design and implement API integrations, whether using REST or SOAP protocols, to ensure smooth connectivity between systems and services.

• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python

• Strong communication skills with business stakeholders, including the ability to translate requirements into robust automation solutions

• Experience with cloud frameworks (Azure preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Start-up experience preferred, with adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale projects in Agile/Scrum methodologies, on time and within budget

Roots is building agentic AI to transform insurance.

We’re trusted by 3 of the Top 5 P&C insurance carriers and 3 of the Top 10 brokers, and we’ve built InsurGPT™, the most advanced Generative AI model trained on proprietary, insurance-specific data. It reads, reasons, and infers like a human, with purpose-built models tuned for real-world performance and precision.

Roots has raised $44M from top-tier investors including Harbert Growth Partners, MissionOG, and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures. We’re growing fast, tackling massive industry challenges, and shaping the future of AI in one of the world’s largest markets.

Join a world-class team building multimodal AI systems, shipping production-grade models, and redefining what’s possible through collaboration, speed, and curiosity.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Roots Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Roots Automation is a progressive and open-minded workplace where we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. If you are smart, passionate and good at what you do, come as you are.

Roots Automation is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us for more information.