Architecting complex systems that help grow the insurance business.
Serve as a tech lead on the team.
Build across the full software stack — from front-end experiences to back-end systems and data workflows.
Design and implement secure, scalable back-end integrations with partner and third-party platforms to support conversions and user engagement.
Contribute to a move-fast development culture by owning the full tech stack with minimal dependencies.
Use observability and monitoring tools to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues quickly.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and data teams to deliver measurable impact across the insurance vertical.
Add monetization onto pages lacking it, making changes to drive more traffic through pages that have low traffic.
Improve SEO page performance to enhance site speed, accessibility, and user engagement — driving stronger rankings and visibility on SERPs.
Serve as a mentor to the engineers on the team.
Help to drive our existing values as a team towards better engineering practices, strong continuous improvement thinking, and failing fast / repairing faster mentality.
Partner with management to continuously develop the engineering roadmap for our team.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with a strong background in front-end development, back-end development, and distributed systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Expert in React, TypeScript, Node
Familiarity with Next.js
Relational database experience
4+ years working on a public-facing website (should understand: SEO, ADA, responsive, etc)
Software Development – Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
System Design & Architecture – Experience in designing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems
Databases – Expert knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases
Cloud Platforms – Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications
DevOps & CI/CD – Familiarity with automation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Testing & Debugging – Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools
Security Best Practices – Awareness of security principles, authentication, and authorization techniques
Version Control – Proficiency with Git and workflows like GitFlow.

Benefits

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

ReactTypeScriptNodeNext.jsSQLPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLAWSAzure

Soft Skills

tech leadmentorshipcollaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingcommunicationownershipadaptabilityleadershipcross-functional teamwork