Senior Backend Engineer (Poland, Remote)

First Connect Insurance is a digital marketplace transforming how independent insurance agents access top US carriers. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and take ownership of our core backend domains, including vetting and access automation, within our flagship Carrier Store product.

Key responsibilities

• Drive access automation and SSO solutions to replace manual carrier processes with scalable API integrations.
• Tackle complex architectural challenges, including rebuilding license and access-sharing structures.
• Manage critical funnel paths such as sign-up, onboarding, and producer state automations.
• Balance high-velocity development with system reliability in a dynamic, high-load environment.
• Collaborate across teams to translate product requirements into robust, clean architecture.

Requirements

• 6+ years of commercial experience with Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong theoretical foundation in design patterns and asynchronous system architecture.
• Professional maturity with a proven ability to tackle complex, demanding backend systems.
• Startup mindset with a high sense of ownership and excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in English (C1) and Polish (C2) with flexibility for US time zone overlap.

What we offer

• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive private medical care including dental and orthodontic packages.
• Monthly allowance via a cafeteria platform and group life insurance.
• High-quality hardware including Apple gear and Dell monitors.
• Regular team-building events, including annual offsites and workation opportunities.