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Staff Software Engineer

FederatoWorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Federato is on a mission to defend the right to efficient, equitable insurance for all. We enable insurers to provide affordable coverage to people and organizations facing the issues of today - the climate crisis, cyber-attacks, social inflation, etc. Our vision is understood and well funded by those behind Salesforce, Veeva, Zoom, Box, etc.

Federato is the only AI-native platform that spans the full policy lifecycle and changes the way insurance work gets done. Better decisioning is built-in, not bolted on : insurers' unique portfolio goals, strategies, rules, and appetite are part of the workflow so underwriters win the right deals, faster. From the moment a submission hits an underwriter’s inbox, AI is put to work, triaging submissions with a focus on high-appetite business, delivering real-time feedback on the portfolio, and consolidating workflows into a single proven system. Federato drives better business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead a small team of engineers, providing technical mentorship, code review, and architectural guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape roadmap priorities and translate customer needs into scalable solutions.
  • Architect and build complex features across the stack using React, TypeScript, Python (Django), Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
  • Drive engineering best practices, including robust testing, code quality, and tooling improvements that elevate team productivity.
  • Own technical delivery from design through deployment, including performance, reliability, and monitoring considerations.
  • Champion engineering excellence by proactively identifying areas of improvement in the codebase, development workflow, and team processes.
  • Serve as a thought partner to engineering leadership in scaling systems, reducing complexity, and mentoring others.
  • Build deep empathy for our customers and help ensure our products are intuitive, impactful, and reliable.

Who We Hope You Are

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience , including substantial full stack development.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams or pods , including mentorship, task planning, and technical decision-making.
  • Significant backend experience with Python (Django) and Node.js with TypeScript , including building and scaling APIs and services.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure components like Kubernetes (K8s) and containerized deployments.
  • Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL .
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka .
  • Deep understanding of software design principles, testing strategies, and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Track record of making pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
  • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional peers in Product and Design.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for technical solutions across stakeholders.
  • $200,000 - $250,000 a year. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above. Total compensation package does include stock options, benefits and additional perks.

    Here at Federato, your capabilities are important, but culture fit is quintessential. We move fast, are eager to listen to our users, take a first principles approach to solving problems, and value learning and the ability to change our minds. Most importantly, we’re here to have fun. Our ability to make a difference starts with our people. We would love to work with you!

    We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at

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