Staff Application Platform Engineer (DX)

Assured is modernizing the insurance industry by providing software solutions that enhance claims processing. They are seeking a Staff Application Platform Engineer to build scalable and secure systems that improve developer productivity and ensure high-performance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Elevate developer productivity by abstracting common patterns and creating tools that make building delightful
• Design, develop, and optimize our platform to be secure, reliable, and effortlessly scalable
• Diagnose and resolve bottlenecks across the stack to ensure smooth, high-performance systems
• Champion security and reliability, ensuring sensitive data stays protected at all times
• Continuously improve resilience and efficiency, especially under rapid product growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement best practices that benefit all teams
• Own projects end-to-end — from ideation to deployment — driving quality, speed, and impact
• Enhance and expand our platform services, enabling the next generation of Assured products

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in platform or backend engineering (or equivalent expertise)
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript, plus experience with Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Proven ability to lead projects independently from architecture to production
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction across teams
• A track record of building secure, reliable, high-performance platforms
• A passion for craftsmanship — clean code, thoughtful design, and collaborative teamwork
• Confidence making strategic technical tradeoffs with company-wide implications
• A growth mindset and ownership mentality, always looking to make systems better