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Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Engineering · Chicago, United States · Remote possible

Job description

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

Use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down: This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

  • Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).
  • Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).
  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
  • Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

Our Production Support Team keeps Kin moving by solving problems coming in from the field. 

 As a Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer with a specialization in PostgreSQL databases at Kin, your core responsibilities will include the maintenance and optimization of our database systems. You will be tasked with enhancing performance, ensuring system reliability, and providing support to both teams and individuals in skill development. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff SRE Engineer with a special focus on database technologies, especially Postgres, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our database systems' reliability, performance, and efficiency, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness across various teams.

In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev, Product, QA, and other cross-functional teams. You will spend time mentoring and pairing with other engineers as well as collaborating with other members of team leadership to keep us proactive and always improving. 

A day in the life could include: 

  • Design, implement, and manage our PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
  • Develop and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems for database health, performance metrics, and cost management.
  • Lead database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs, providing expertise and support in database design and optimization.
  • Implement cost-effective solutions without compromising on performance, assisting in capacity planning and resource optimization.
  • Mentor team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth in both Ruby and Postgres
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in database management, bringing innovative solutions to the table.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • Has served as technical lead for a team
  • Track record of maintaining mission critical PostgreSQL databases 
  • 5+ years working Ruby on Rails 
  • Experience with architectural planning and design
  • Ability to articulate value of technical investments
  • Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance
  • Experience mentoring engineers
  • Experience in AWS and scaling database solutions  
  • Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry
  • A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way
  • Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred
  • At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy 
  • Remote work
  • Generous equity package
  • 401K with company match
  • Parental leave
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, .

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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