Software Engineer, Pumpkin
$120-150k
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Pet insurance provider
Open for applications
Pet insurance provider
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$120-150k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
Pumpkin is a pet care company on a mission to keep all pets healthy.
Role
Who you are
- At least 3 years of hands-on software development experience
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one other programming language (Java, C#, or JavaScript)
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical peers
- Solid problem-solving skills, with experience in analyzing issues and implementing effective solutions
Desirable
- Proficiency in modern front end frameworks like React
- Understanding of application security protocols and standards
- Familiarity with data science concepts including machine learning and data engineering
What the job involves
- Pumpkin is looking for a Software Engineer to play a crucial role in revolutionizing pet care by developing cutting-edge software solutions that significantly improve the lives of pets, their owners, and veterinarians
- Your expertise will drive the creation of scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications that consistently meet business needs and exceed user expectations
- By optimizing system architecture, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation, you will contribute directly to the delivery of exceptional pet care through technology
- Collaborate with the team to design software solutions and write high quality code aligned with architectural guidelines and project requirements
- Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code standards, provide feedback, and ensure best practices across the engineering team
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency
- Create and maintain technical documentation to guide future development efforts and ensure knowledge sharing across packs
- Implement automated tests and participate in the quality assurance process to ensure the software meets functional and nonfunctional requirements
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
Our take
While pet ownership & adoption rates are at an all-time high, 1 in 4 families are unable to provide the veterinary care they want for their pet due to financial barriers. In response Pumpkin created a more accessible type of pet insurance.
In particular, Pumpkin innovated with ‘Preventative Essentials’. It’s not insurance, but an optional benefit pet parents can easily add to their insurance plan to get refunds for crucial preventive care all pets need to stay healthy, from annual wellness visits to routine vaccines. Its product has proven popular, and Pumpkin insures over 60,000 pets in the USA and Canada.
Pumpkin was acquired by JAB's pet insurance platform in 2023. This move will boost the company's marketing reach and accelerate its research and development efforts. While it faces steep competition in the market, with the likes of AKC, Chewy and Figo offering similar insurance products, its up-to-date tech stack and the deep pockets of its parent company will ensure it maintains its strong position.
Kirsty
Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
45% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Best-in-class health insurance
- A generous vacation policy
- Of course, pet-friendly offices
Company values
- Pets Come First: Put what's best for pets at the center of everything you do
- Trust the Pack: Help families make empowered pet care decisions
- Jump Fences: If there’s a will, there’s always a way over them
- Share Toys: Be generous with your gifts and amazing things will happen
- Dig New Holes: Challenge conventions to create the future of pet health care
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
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Leadership
Alex Douzet
(CEO)Previously founded Ollie Pets, a natural pet food company. Before that, co-founded TheLadders, a mobile network for professionals.
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