Frontend Engineer II
Openly · Full-time · Posted 1w ago
Build the future of insurance with a team that values simplicity, empathy, and innovation.
Openly is redefining the insurance experience, replacing decades of complexity with clarity and modern technology. We’re the insurance provider people trust and the partner independent agents choose.
Technology that delivers: We use data to modernize underwriting and deliver tailored insurance solutions that fit how people actually live.
Superior protection: Highly customizable coverage designed around what policyholders need.
Effortless from quote to claim: Simple, intuitive workflows for independent agents and fast, human-centered care for policyholders.
Our people are as important as our product. Collaboration, open communication, and work-life balance aren't just nice-to-haves, they’re at the core of how we operate.
We look for people driven by integrity, empathy, teamwork, curiosity, and urgency, because a great company starts with the right people.
We embrace individuality because everyone deserves to work somewhere they belong. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that spans race, gender, age, religion, identity, and background.
Job Details
We're hiring a Frontend Engineer II to be a part of our technology team to build the interface for Openly's insurance platform. You will play a critical role in designing, building, testing, and maintaining the user experiences and the overall technology ecosystem that power our insurance products and customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Enhance the web interface that agents and internal team members use to access our insurance platform
Consistently reduce complexity and simplify technical design
Identify risks and opportunities, and create solutions with the team
Implement design/UX initiatives through collaboration with the Product Experience team
Develop interfaces for internal users to administer agencies, agents, and policies
Influence the team by helping to develop and deliver the technical and architectural vision
Nurture relationships across the team to identify and improve internal processes
Collaborate with internal partners to leverage APIs that power our best-in-class user experiences
Participate in daily stand-ups and weekly 1:1's
Requirements
2+ years of professional/production experience developing web applications
Ability to explain technical challenges to both technical and non-technical audiences
Professional/production experience with Vue.js - Please note that part of the interview process includes completing a code challenge in Vue.
Proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Keep up with major frontend & UX design trends & their implementations
Understanding of RESTful & GraphQL API integrations
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with Unit Testing
Our stack
Backend: Go & Postgresql
Frontend: Browser-based, VueJS, Webpack, Nuxt &, Tailwind
Research/Data Science: R, ArcGIS, Jupyter Notebooks, & Python
Data: GCP GCS, BigQuery, Composer/Airflow, Cloud Functions, Postgres, SQL, Python, Go, Aiven Debezium and Kafka, Fivetran
Infrastructure: Google Cloud, specifically Cloud Run, Kubernetes, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and CloudSQL, managed with Terraform. We use GitHub for code hosting, DataDog for monitoring, and CircleCI for running our CI/CD pipelines.
Remote work tools: Slack, Zoom, Donut
Great work happens when people feel supported. Our benefits are designed to care for you and your family at every stage of life.
Remote-first culture: We supported remote work long before it became standard, and we remain dedicated to a flexible work model.
Competitive pay & equity: Top-tier base salary paired with ownership in Openly’s growth.
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to you and your family.
Life & disability insurance: Full coverage including voluntary supplemental options.
Paid parental leave: Up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave for eligible employees (with additional disability coverage available for birthing parents).
401(k) company contribution: Openly contributes 3% of your gross income, regardless of whether you make personal contributions.
Home office setup: A $1,500 upfront allowance to build your ideal remote workspace, plus a $75 / month internet stipend.
Professional development: $2,000 annually to invest in courses, conferences, or resources to help you grow.
"Be Well" program: A $50 / month stipend dedicated to your personal health and wellness.
Volunteer hours & referral rewards: Paid time off to give back to your community, plus generous financial rewards for referring great talent.
Note: Select roles may also be eligible for cash incentives or sales commissions. Eligibility for all compensation and benefits is governed by applicable plan terms.
Our process is designed to be transparent, respectful, and human. At every step, you’ll get to showcase your strengths, ask tough questions, and find out if Openly is the right fit.
U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and currently residing in the US will be considered.
Openly is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Openly is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Openly will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.
We strive to provide an exceptional applicant and candidate journey when you engage with us. In an effort to respond to applicants in a timely manner, we leverage AI to organize applications and resumes based on required and applicable skills and experience. To allow our applicants to drive their initial interview experience with us, we may leverage an AI-supported scheduling tool so you can choose when to meet with our team. While AI assists with efficiency, all hiring decisions are made by our team members. Rest assured, your data is protected according to privacy laws and company policies. Contact our recruitment team with any questions about our AI-assisted hiring process.
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