Mid Back-end Engineer (NodeJS) – Spinnaker
Warsaw or Remote
Back-end /
Full-time /
Remote
We are a Polish branch of a fast-growing InsurTech product company from Silicon Valley - Hippo Insurance. Our mission is to revolutionize home insurance in the US, starting from IoT monitoring devices to our industry-leading software.
How do we want to get there? We need a top-notch talent, just like you!
Putting a lot of effort into hiring top-tier professionals is proof that we care a lot about tech experience, the attitude, human approach, and what we could call “culture fit”.
“SwingDev is all about people” - yes, it may sound a bit cliché. But whether we're writing code or just hanging out, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do. We like to have a good time and keep things light, even when we're tackling big projects. We could brag about what’s making us special, but we’ve boiled it down to two key ingredients: mature, companionable people who, rather than compete, prefer to inspire and have each other’s backs; and a culture of trust, empathy, and positivity that keeps us together, lets us interact as teammates and friends, and truly enjoy the ride.
About the role:
You have an opportunity to join an exciting greenfield project at the heart of our business as a Mid Backend Developer, where your work will have a direct and lasting impact. You’ll help build a modern technology stack from the ground up for a hybrid insurance carrier, tackling complex, large-scale data challenges and shaping foundational systems that will support years of growth. You’ll have the chance to become a domain expert, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to Hippo's business-critical, fast-growing insurtech venture. You’ll collaborate with an experienced team, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in preparing the platform for dynamic, long-term growth.
What will you do?
- You’ll design, build, and maintain reliable backend solutions that form the foundation of our platform, while occasionally touching the frontend layer to ensure seamless integration.
- You’ll partner closely with product, data engineering, analytics, and business teams across multiple domains to drive meaningful projects from concept to delivery.
- You’ll actively shape our software architecture, bringing your ideas and expertise into technical discussions.
- You’ll work hand-in-hand with product and quality assurance teams to ensure your code meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.
- You’ll balance maintaining existing systems with developing new features, ensuring stability while pushing innovation.
We might be a match if you…
- Have 4+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Are proficient in TypeScript and NestJS, with a strong grasp of backend development patterns.
- Are familiar with Next.js and comfortable touching the frontend layer when needed.
- Have experience working with large-scale databases and handling complex data.
- Have a track record of mentorship, guiding teammates, and sharing your experience.
- Understand and follow software development best practices, including code quality, testing, and maintainability.
- Take ownership of your work, showing accountability and a drive to deliver impactful solutions.
- Are a great partner for product, analytics, and business teams.
- Actively participate in discussions, sharing ideas and contributing to team decisions.
- Seek feedback and mentorship for continuous growth.
- Are ambitious, motivated, and eager for leadership opportunities.
- Have a great command of English (written & spoken).
- Are available to work in the afternoon hours, including occasional evening meetings due to U.S. time zone collaboration (we respect work-life balance but prioritize effective communication)
- Experience with Python or willingness to learn it.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery.
- Familiarity with data warehouses.
You will get extra points for:
Recruitment process:
What benefits are waiting for you?
Salary
23 000 – 26 000 PLN + VAT on B2B or equivalent on the contract of employment
Basics
📝 Form of employment of your choosing
🌎 Remote work from anywhere in Poland (workation possible) & flexible working hours
🤒 Paid sick leave
🏖️ Paid holidays
Health & Safety
💊 Private medical care with dentists & orthodontists package for you and your family
❤️ Group life insurance
🧘 Psychotherapists support — free online sessions with psychologists and psychotherapists.
🤸 Home physiotherapy
🏅 Multisport card & meditation apps reimbursed 50%
Working conditions & Development
💻 Gear with Apple Logo and monitor
🌱 50% reimbursement for courses, conferences, books & certificates
🇺🇸 Free access to private language lessons
🐕 6 Personal Development Days & 4 Voluntary Days Off
Extras you may like
🎫 Cafeteria platform — extra “stówka”every month to spend on whatever you want to
🧒 Nanny services for parents
📦 Concierge services – a personal assistant to help you to deal with your everyday matters
🎮 Chill room with table football & PlayStation 5
🍦 Free snacks, and ice cream in the office (every day, all year round!)
🍱 Free Friday Lunch in the office
🎉 Team building events — we party together several times a year during the annual Offsite & Christmas Parties, beer after work, or our #WinterEscapeMonth workation in Cyprus
