Company Name: Spark

Job Details: $170-190k+ EquityReactDockerCSSJavaScriptPythonDjangoVue.jsGitTailwind CSSSenior and Expert levelRemote from USMore information about location

Job Url: https://app.welcometothejungle.com/jobs/tPJfPzeQ

Job Description: RoleWho you are5+ years of building user interfaces with modern Javascript technologies such as Vue or React3+ years of experience building API-driven web apps with Python (or similar technologies)A history of developing component libraries via modern Javascript frameworksExperience working with component-based CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSSProduct intuition and a keen interest in how tech investments drive intended business outcomesComfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environmentsStrong communication and project management skillsA collaborative nature and comfort working with team members across the companyA commitment to continuous learning and growth and comfort with giving and receiving constructive feedbackDesirableA history of building web apps with the Django frameworkBackground with development tools like Docker, Git and WebpackWhat the job involvesIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact the industry's evolution, working on the core of our platform: the agent's operating systemThis system is not just a tool, but the foundation of our brokers’ daily workAs a senior member of the broker productivity squad on our engineering team, you’ll work to ensure our technical platform continues to meet the needs of our rapidly growing customer baseThis will involve maintenance of our industry-leading web based broker platformIt will also involve making architectural decisions to support the long-term health and viability of the platformYour day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and impactfulYou'll engage in both frontend and backend development, collaborate with product and design teams to innovate new features, and work with other engineers to scale our solutionsEmbracing a data-driven approach, you will play a crucial role in developing technology that not only meets current needs but also anticipates future challenges, ensuring Spark continues to deliver exceptional value and performance to our top brokersWork across Spark’s full stack in JavaScript and Python to build and maintain Spark’s agent and member-facing productsMeet regularly with product and design to provide constructive feedback on design mockups and product scopeWork closely with product to deeply understand the relationship between agents and Medicare beneficiaries, focusing on developing features that ultimately improve retiree outcomesIdentify and manage technical debt, while also building robust infrastructure and frameworks to support the scalability of our platformActively contribute to the tech team’s development standards, promoting best practices and continual improvement, and the growth of other teammatesShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 2 more jobs at SparkCompanyCompany benefitsPaid holidays - Everyone needs a healthy, happy, and productive life. This means you'll need time to rest & recover without restrictive holiday limitsFlexible, remote working - We want you to work when and where you're most productive, whether you’re an early bird or a night owlMedical, dental and vision benefits - Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We've got you and your family covered for all eventualitiesMeaningful equity - You’ll be contributing to the team's success, so you deserve to share in it. Everyone in our team gets a meaningful equity allocationTop of the line equipment - We’ll set you up with the right tools to do your best work—starting with a MacBook Pro, 4K monitors, & the right software to get the job doneParental Leave - Up to 12 weeks for birthing parents and up to 8 weeks for non birth parents 2 week Sabbatical after 5 years of employment Wellbeing Perks through SpringHealth, OneMedical, PerkSpot, and SoFiMonthly Remote Work Stipend (help cover costs of home-office needs)401K A team that cares - You’ll be joining a team of smart, capable, helpful people that want you to win, our clients to be wowed, and our business to growFunding (last 2 of 4 rounds)Jan 2024$25mSERIES BJan 2023$15mSERIES ATotal funding: $53.6mOur takeMedicare is the national health insurance package for US citizens over the age of 65, with most people that seek to enrol in a plan making use of brokers to help them evaluate and select options. Spark is a technology company and “concierge” service that partners with independent Medicare brokers and provides a platform that helps them navigate and build retirement benefit packages for customers.Handling the marketing, sales support, back office, and compliance requirements of Medicare brokering, Spark bridges the gap between insurance agents and their customers. The company already has partnerships with more than 100 leading Medicare agencies that represent over 3400 brokers, a good starting point from which to grow.Agetech is a growing market, due to an aging population and longer lifespans, and Spark has benefitted from an increased demand and interest in Medicare brokering. Highlighting this is its 2024 raise of a $25 million Series B funding round that will support its future growth and product development.StephCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle