Kin Insurance · 17 hours ago
Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expKin Insurance is a digital insurer focused on the home insurance market, aiming to make insurance smarter and more customer-centric. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to eliminate manual processes and enhance internal operations through automation, partnering with various teams to design efficient workflows.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and own scalable automation solutions that improve efficiency across business and operational teams
Develop and maintain internal applications using tools such as Retool and workflow automation platforms
Build and manage automated workflows that integrate databases, APIs, and third-party systems
Own and optimize PostgreSQL database structures to support applications and automation use cases
Integrate with internal and external APIs to enable seamless data flow between systems
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve business-critical automations and applications
Stay current on platform capabilities and share knowledge to improve team-wide automation practices
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or automation-focused development roles
Hands-on experience building applications with Retool or similar internal tooling platforms
Strong SQL skills, with experience using PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases
Working knowledge of JavaScript for both front-end and back-end use cases
Experience integrating and consuming APIs within applications and automated workflows
Familiarity with version control tools such as GitHub in a collaborative development environment
Ability to translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions
Preferred
Experience with serverless tools such as AWS Lambda
Familiarity with Databricks or similar data platforms
Experience with database migration services (DMS)
Integrations with CRM or customer communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Regal, Twilio)
Exposure to observability tools such as Datadog
Background in the insurance or fintech industry
Benefits
Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employee referral bonuses
A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval
Company
Kin Insurance
Kin Insurance is a direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider that enhances convenience and customization in coverage options.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.16MKey Investors
Runway Growth CapitalWellington ManagementActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-09Debt Financing· $45M
2025-09-09Series E· $50M
2025-03-25Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Sean Harper
CEO and Co Founder
Alex Mitchell
Senior Director of Product Management
Recent News
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2026-01-13
2025-10-23
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