Bennie is a modern employee benefits brokerage that pairs high-touch consulting with a user-friendly technology platform for HR teams and employees.
<div class="content-intro"><p><img src="https://6093715.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6093715/Bennie_Social_Greenhouse_Recruiting_2024.png" alt="" width="800" style="max-width: 100%;"></p></div><div class="styles--2BkR3" data-ui="job-description"> <div> </div> </div> <div class="styles--2kg4_" data-ui="job-requirements"> <p> </p> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">About Bennie</strong></p> <p>Bennie (<a href="http://www.bennie.com">www.bennie.com</a>) is an employee benefits services and technology firm that helps companies create a healthier workplace. Bennie provides services and technology that are beyond what growing companies typically receive, yet exactly what they need. </p> <p>Bennie has built the ultimate benefits platform that connects disparate systems across the benefits supply chain to deliver a complete experience for employees, employers, and partners. Bennie’s technology, benefit plans, and service model are designed to enable employers and their employees to experience best-in-class outcomes that reduce overall health plan costs. Bennie’s team members use the platform and its data to supplement their market knowledge and bring innovative solutions to Bennie’s customers. </p> <p>Bennie is headquartered in Stamford, CT, and is a remote-first company with employees across the U.S.</p> <p><strong>Core Values at Bennie</strong></p> <p>As an organization, we value our team members who are <strong>Optimistic</strong>, <strong>Accountable</strong>, <strong>Thoughtful</strong>, and <strong>Healthy</strong>. We believe these values, known as our <strong>O.A.T.H.</strong>, are essential for our collective success. The ideal candidate for this role will embody these values by:</p> <ul> <li>Maintaining a <strong>positive attitude</strong> throughout our journey of building our company.</li> <li>Being <strong>responsible for the quality</strong> of their work and for meeting their goals.</li> <li><strong>Respecting our differences</strong> and looking out for one another.</li> <li>Believing in living <strong>complete lives that balance our work and personal time</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">About the role:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a talented and experienced remote Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and cloud to join our team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that drive our business. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.</p> <p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> VP of Engineering</p> <p><strong>Who You Are: </strong>The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship building skills; and is excited to join a fast-growing benefits brokerage and work with senior team members to help deliver exceptional engineering service and experience to Bennie’s customers.</p> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Full Stack Development: </strong>Hands on contribution to code bases. Develop, maintain, and test robust and scalable backend microservice applications and front-end micro UI while ensuring optimal performance and user experience. </li> <li><strong>Architectural Design</strong>: Contribute to the architectural decisions of our software solutions, considering scalability, security, and maintainability.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Peer review code of other developers on the agile team.</li> <li><strong>Mentorship</strong>: Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering their growth and contributing to a collaborative team culture.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Learning</strong>: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.</li> </ul> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li> <li>7+ years experience with Java or Golang</li> <li>7+ years working in an agile environment</li> <li>5+ years experience with database design and performance tuning</li> <li>5+ years of experience with Google Cloud or another cloud platform</li> <li>3+ years working as a full stack engineer</li> <li>2+ years leveraging AI centric software development tools, frameworks and processes (cursor/claude/copilot)</li> <li>Knowledge of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices</li> </ul> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Nice to Have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience with React</li> <li>3+ years of experience leading a team</li> </ul> <p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Compensation & Benefits:</strong></p> <p>We offer a competitive salary for this fully remote position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated annual salary range for this role is <strong>USD180 to USD230,000*</strong>.</p> <p><em>*Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.</em></p> <p><em>Please note that the compensation details listed above reflect the base salary only, and do not include incentive pay, equity, or benefits. Bennie offers a total rewards package that includes stock options and employee benefits for full-time employees. </em></p> <p>Our total rewards package includes the following:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Flexible Time Off:</strong> We have a flexible vacation policy and offer paid company holidays</li> <li><strong>Remote-first environment:</strong> Bennie is 100% remote (must be based in the US)</li> <li><strong>Health Benefits that includes:</strong> </li> <ul> <li>Medical/Dental/Vision <