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Full-Time

Devopssec Engineer

Remote

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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
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 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 using customer feedback to improve services. Additionally, PolicyMe fosters a positive work culture by organizing events for team bonding, even while working remotely.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$17.3M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

126%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PolicyMe's recent $18 million Series A funding will enable further expansion and product development, enhancing growth prospects.
  • The company's commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction fosters a trustworthy relationship with clients, potentially leading to high customer retention.
  • PolicyMe's innovative approach to life insurance and critical illness coverage positions it as a leader in the Canadian insurtech market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the insurtech market in Canada could pose challenges in maintaining market share.
  • Dependence on partnerships with insurance providers may limit PolicyMe's control over product offerings and pricing.

What makes PolicyMe unique

  • PolicyMe's digital-first approach significantly reduces overhead costs, allowing them to offer lower premiums compared to traditional insurers.
  • The company offers the most comprehensive critical illness coverage in Canada, covering 44 conditions, which is 10-15 more than the average Canadian insurer.
  • Backed by industry giants like Canadian Premier Life Insurance and Securian Financial, PolicyMe enjoys enhanced credibility and financial stability.