Senior Software Engineer – Underwriting

Coalition Technologies

. Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Python and/or Go that power underwriting decisioning and automation.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable backend services using Python and/or Go, with a strong focus on integrating machine learning models and ensuring operational stability through observability tools. Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.

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Python Backend DevelopmentGo Backend DevelopmentREST API DevelopmentAWS DeploymentAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Backend API DevelopmentStatistical Model IntegrationMachine Learning Model IntegrationUnit TestingIntegration Testing

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipTechnical MentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitSentryDatadogJaegerAtlassian Suite

Industry Keywords

Cyber Risk AssessmentOperational StabilityIncident ResponseObservabilityDecisioning Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGraphQLGRPCPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Python and/or Go that power underwriting decisioning and automation.
Implement and evolve systems that integrate with statistical models and machine learning models to assess, price, and monitor cyber risk over time.
Create and maintain alerts, monitors, and dashboards to ensure operational stability, observability, and clear incident response paths.
Write clean, well-structured, and tested code, including robust unit and integration tests to enable confident, frequent releases.
Lead small projects end-to-end and act as a technical driver within a team of engineers on medium-to-large initiatives, collaborating with product, underwriting, and data partners.
Contribute to architecture and design discussions that balance pragmatism, scalability, and decoupling as the underwriting platform grows.
Help automate and improve the underwriting and decisioning workflows used by internal underwriters and risk teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience building and operating backend APIs and services in Python and/or Go, including familiarity with common frameworks and patterns.
Hands-on experience with REST and at least one additional transport or format such as gRPC or GraphQL.
Experience using source control systems (e.g., Git or similar).
Practical experience deploying and running services in AWS or another major public cloud environment.
Familiarity with modern observability and error-tracking tools such as Sentry, Datadog, Jaeger/Zipkin, Graylog, or AppDynamics.
Experience working on an agile software team and using collaborative development tools such as the Atlassian suite, GitHub, or GitLab.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
P4-caliber ownership: ability to independently drive projects of moderate scope, make sound technical tradeoffs, and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer match
Flexible PTO
Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
Mental & physical health wellness programs like One Medical, Headspace, Wellhub, and more!
Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement