Senior Back-End Engineer

Meet QuickFacts?

QuickFacts is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that organizes information and presents it on a searchable web-based application. We develop intricate, innovative software that is simple to use and saves our clients hours each day. Currently, we provide the solution to the insurance industry, offering brokerages a one-stop location for organizational workflows as well as all their carrier underwriting information, including custom-made comparisons, documents, training, and helpful tools.

We're looking for a seasoned back-end engineer who can design and scale reliable, high-performance systems from the ground up. This is a hands-on role where you'll write production-grade code daily, architect APIs and infrastructure, and build systems that drive our AI-powered platform. You'll work closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and product managers to create clean, scalable, and secure software that powers the next generation of QuickFacts' capabilities.

About the Role

As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you'll take ownership of core platform services, API development, and data workflows that connect our products and AI systems. You'll design and optimize scalable microservices, manage complex integrations, and ensure high reliability across all environments. You'll play a key role in shaping our technical architecture and best practices, while mentoring other developers and collaborating with the broader engineering team to deliver customer-facing solutions that perform at scale.

What You'll Do

• Own Core Services: Design, build, and maintain the APIs and backend systems that power QuickFacts' core platform.
• Architect for Scale: Develop robust, high-performance systems that can support thousands of concurrent users.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with product, front-end, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient deployments.
• Optimize Performance: Continuously profile and tune backend systems for speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure Security & Quality: Implement best practices for authentication, authorization, and secure data handling.
• Automate & Streamline: Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems for a more efficient development cycle.
• Mentor & Share: Support other engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Technical Mastery: 5+ years of professional experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer working in production environments.
• Languages & Frameworks: Deep expertise in one or more back-end languages , Python) and familiarity with RESTful API design.
• Database Knowledge: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB) and query optimization.
• Architecture & Systems: Proven experience designing microservices, distributed systems, and data integration pipelines.
• DevOps & Cloud: Familiar with containerized deployments (Docker), CI/CD, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or DigitalOcean).
• Security Best Practices: Understanding of authentication flows, OAuth, API security, and encryption standards.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Startup Readiness: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift and impact is immediate.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating with or deploying AI/NLP systems.
• Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Understanding of observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).
• Experience with SOC 2, GDPR, or other data security frameworks

How Will You Benefit?

• Make a Real Impact: Join a mission-driven team transforming the insurance industry through smarter, faster access to data.
• Work With the Best: Collaborate with an exceptional group of curious, driven, and proudly self-proclaimed 'insurance nerds.'
• Bring Your Whole Self: Use your creativity, organization, and strategic thinking in a role where your ideas actually shape the product.
• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere, with a culture built around trust and outcomes, not time at a desk.
• Real balance: After six months, you have the potential to earn a four-day work week based on strong performance. Rest helps you think better, and we take that seriously.
• Grow With Us: Be part of a fast-scaling startup where your work and leadership directly influence our trajectory.
• Wellbeing First: Enjoy comprehensive extended health and dental benefits to support you and your family.
• Tech-Forward Setup: We'll equip you with a MacBook and accessories to do your best work.
• Competitive Compensation: Includes a base salary starting at $90k-120k based on experience, and benefits that grow with the company.

Why QuickFacts

At QuickFacts, we believe a strong, supportive company culture is the foundation of success. Just as we uphold professionalism and excellence for our clients, we are equally committed to empowering our team. From day one, we provide the tools, training, and resources you need to thrive.

While experience is important, we value your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on new challenges just as much.

At QuickFacts, we're not just building a team—we're shaping the next generation of leaders. Ready to grow with us?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: Remote