At Ledgebrook, we are building an Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines insurance company that combines deep underwriting and pricing expertise with a modern tech platform fit for the future of insurance– truly a best of both worlds approach. Our speed and service underpin every decision we make, and our rapidly growing team is a testament to our value proposition resonating with the market. You bring the passion and entrepreneurial spirit, and we’ll provide the opportunity to unleash the very best of your talents and skills. Apply now to advance your career at Ledgebrook.

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Full Stack Software Engineer to help us solve the complex, technical challenges of a changing insurance landscape. The ideal candidate loves to build, communicates well with team members , and is motivated by a less bureaucracy. This person will be a key member of our engineering team, with direct ownership of many parts of the stack. What you’ll do Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop new features and enhance existing applications. Design and implement frontend and backend components using JavaScript (Node.js) and Python. Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services as needed. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards. Implement automated tests and ensure high code quality through code reviews and continuous integration. Optimize application performance and scalability to handle growing user demands. Dive into using and building LLMs (Large Language Models) to enhance our underwriters' productivity. Debug production issues using the latest tooling. Help set the direction of the small but growing engineering team. About you AI-First, Data-Grounded. You know that great AI products are built on great data. You don't treat the platform as a prerequisite, you treat it as a weapon. Technically Credible. You've built models that ran in production. You've debugged a pipeline at 11pm. You can evaluate your team's work, not just manage it. Builder and Operator. You can design from scratch and scale what's already working. You know which mode you're in and you shift between them. Low Ego, High Impact. You care more about the outcome than the credit. You've hired people better than you in their domains and gotten out of their way. Strong Opinions, Weakly Held. You bring a clear point of view to architecture decisions and update it fast when the data says otherwise. Team First. You win through the team. You hire people better than you in their domains and get out of their way.

Requirements

Must haves 3+ years of experience with the full stack development Ability to facilitate and gather business requirements and come up with scalable engineering solutions Strong ability to design data models based on business domain use cases Proven ability to write code for the future, with a strong focus on maintainability and testability Familiarity with CI/CD tools using Github Actions, AWS Code Pipelines, Jenkins, or other Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously per the objectives/goals of the organization and execute to deadlines Nice to haves Prior startup experience Experience with Python, JavaScript Experience solving insurance industry / domain related challenges Experience in web technologies and frameworks (JS/TS, HTML, CSS/SCSS, Angular, React, Bootstrap, Node.js) Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). For those applying in the US: Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. For those applying in Poland: Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in Poland without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

Full remote flexibility and asynchronous work culture Unlimited PTO and fully paid sick leave Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA and FSA options Additional financial protection and retirement benefits, including a 401(k), company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage A high degree of ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to help build and shape a growing company The chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an ambitious, high-performing team Exposure to the challenges and opportunities of a fast-growing startup environment Compensation null