Full-Time

Devopssec Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

PolicyMe

PolicyMe

51-200 employees

Online platform for affordable life insurance

Fintech
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

Remote in Canada

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Python
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience
  • BS degree in Computer Science
  • Experience working in AWS and UNIX/Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Shell scripting and automation
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills
Responsibilities
  • Work with engineering teams to build proper tooling to help them succeed
  • Continuously evaluate and improve the security of our infrastructure
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure to scale
  • Enhance CI/CD pipelines to continue to serve new use cases
  • Analyze and configure environments to ensure that systems are secure against cybersecurity threats

PolicyMe simplifies life insurance for Canadians by offering affordable coverage options, including critical illness insurance, through an easy-to-use online platform. Customers can access straightforward advice and apply for policies digitally, which helps reduce costs and allows the company to offer lower premiums. Unlike traditional insurance providers, PolicyMe operates with a digital-first approach, minimizing overhead expenses and passing the savings on to clients. The company is backed by reputable partners, enhancing its credibility and financial stability. Since its launch in 2018, PolicyMe has sold over $6 billion in coverage and assisted nearly 10,000 Canadians. Their goal is to ensure transparency and customer satisfaction, handling claims with care and continuously improving services based on customer feedback. Additionally, PolicyMe fosters a positive work culture by organizing team-building events, even in a remote work environment.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$20.5M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

61%

2 year growth

145%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital insurance solutions aligns with PolicyMe's digital-first approach.
  • Growing interest in critical illness insurance supports PolicyMe's recent product launch.
  • Surge in venture capital investments offers opportunities for PolicyMe's funding and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other insurtech startups may erode PolicyMe's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements require continuous investment, straining financial resources.
  • Regulatory changes in Canada could impose additional compliance costs for PolicyMe.

What makes PolicyMe unique

  • PolicyMe offers fully-underwritten term life policies with competitive pricing in Canada.
  • The company provides a digital-first platform for easy and quick insurance applications.
  • PolicyMe's critical illness insurance covers more conditions than the average Canadian insurer.

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