Overview of the role:
Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing life insurance and we'd like your help. Life insurance is a $1T industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for building, supporting and enhancing the infrastructure needed to help continue to propel PolicyMe's growth into one of the biggest insurance brands in Canada.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with engineering teams to build proper tooling to help them succeed
- Continuously evaluate and improve the security of our infrastructure
- Develop and maintain infrastructure to scale
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines to continue to serve new use cases
- Analyze and configure environments to ensure that systems are secure against cybersecurity threats
What we are looking for:
- 2+ years of experience
- BS degree in Computer Science
- Experience working in AWS and UNIX/Linux environments
- Proficiency in Shell scripting and automation
- Proficiency in Python
- Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills
Reports To: Software Engineering Manager
Why join us:
- Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
- Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
- A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
- Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
- Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment
About PolicyMe:
PolicyMe is a Venture-Backed InsurTech startup on a mission to put families first, protecting them with the honest and uncomplicated life insurance they deserve. Through technology, PolicyMe is streamlining the traditional insurance process, removing barriers and inefficiencies to deliver a fully-underwritten life insurance policy that families deserve but with fewer steps and lower costs. PolicyMe makes it easy to get a quote and apply for term life insurance online in 20 minutes or less. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $1 billion in life insurance coverage to Canadians.
PolicyMe was also most recently voted as one of Canada's 50 Most Impactful Companies of 2021, and has been mentioned in BetaKit, National Post, the Global & Mail, Global News and more. If you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
PolicyMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility Statement:
PolicyMe is dedicated to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know in the "Additional Information" section of the job application. We are committed to working with you to provide support and make reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
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What We Do
We are on a mission to put families first with simple and affordable insurance. We strongly believe that life insurance is fundamental to a sound financial plan. It ensures that your family can replace lost income to pay for key expenses, eliminate debt, pay for college, or address other financial goals in the unfortunate circumstance that you pass. However, we also understand that life insurance is complicated. There are many factors to take into account in determining how much life insurance is right for you, and what type of policy best suits your needs. That is why we believe life insurance advice should be transparent, customized and most importantly, convenient. We are an experienced team trying to change the insurance industry with a customer first approach. Our proprietary life insurance algorithm assesses your needs and recommends the best product for you – regardless of commission structure. Life insurance is complicated, and our advice engine can help you find the the best protection in the most cost-effective way
