Software Engineer

About Beam:

Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.

The Role:

Beam is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer dedicated to creating user-centric projects within an agile environment. Our engineers enjoy the flexibility to work across a diverse product portfolio, utilizing a wide range of technologies and frequently shipping code. We value developers who not only demonstrate technical excellence but also mentor their peers, sharing insights that enhance our development practices and product strategies.

What You Will Bring:

As an experienced Software Engineer, you have a deep passion for both people and products. In this role, you will focus on building robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to take full ownership of projects and iterate quickly. You are always on the lookout for opportunities to grow yourself, your team, and the product, with a keen focus on the company’s success.

You thrive in a learning environment, diving into code alongside your team to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. With a proven track record of uplifting those around you, you excel in a collaborative atmosphere and take pride in empowering your teammates to achieve their full potential.

Joining Beam Benefits Means:

• Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customers across employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channels
• Collaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improve
• Being empowered as an owner and expert
• Being motivated by improving how people access employee benefits

What You Will Do:

• Deliver impactful features consistently to sharpen your skills and enhance our products
• Forge strong partnerships with Product and Design teams to take full ownership of your projects and drive them to completion
• Leverage the expertise of senior engineers to make informed design decisions while benefiting from their mentorship and guidance
• Maintain momentum on your tasks, proactively seeking assistance to overcome obstacles and keeping your Engineering Leader informed of any potential time challenges
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create comprehensive mentorship resources that empower team members and foster growth
• Commit to leaving the codebase better than you found it, ensuring robust test coverage to elevate the overall quality and maintainability of our code

What Technical Skills Will Help You Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience building either Ruby or React applications
• Focus on User Experience
• Working knowledge of source control (Git)
• Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS or LESS)
• Familiarity with MySQL or other relational databases
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Cypress, Jest and RSpec.

Compensation and Benefits:

Beam offers a competitive base salary paired with an attractive variable compensation structure.

Employees benefit from performance-based bonuses and incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, Beam provides a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible time off, and the opportunity to participate in the equity program.