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Full-Time

Senior Full Stack Engineer

USA

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Kalepa

Kalepa

11-50 employees

AI-powered underwriting workbench for insurance

Data & Analytics
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity Options

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Git
Java
Postgres
Docker
AWS
Pandas
Flask
NumPy
Requirements
  • Have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Have excellent development skills including design, debugging and problem solving.
  • Enjoy building front end components including end to end design/architecture.
  • You have experience in a modern FE framework – Preferably React/Redux.
  • You have experience in backend development and API Design.
  • You possess a bachelors or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • We primarily use Python3 however are open to seeing your code in other OO languages (Java, C++, C#, etc).
  • Experience with AWS as we work with serverless technologies and asynchronous workflow.
  • Have worked with relational databases with a preference for PostgreSQL.
  • Have worked with some of the following tools: Docker, Git, GitHub, Flask, NumPy,Pandas.

Kalepa offers an AI-powered underwriting workbench for the commercial insurance industry, enhancing efficiency by compiling information and identifying risks. The environment at this company favors a tech-driven approach that enables underwriters to focus on maximizing ROI and making informed risk evaluations, promoting profitable growth in premiums. This approach not only positions the company as a leader in applying artificial intelligence to insurance underwriting but also makes it an appealing workplace for professionals seeking to leverage technology to drive industry advancements.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$14M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

153%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kalepa's recent $14 million funding round provides significant capital for growth and innovation.
  • The launch of Kalepa Insurance Services (KIS) opens new revenue streams and market opportunities in the small and mid-market insurance sectors.
  • The combination of AI and expert underwriting can lead to more accurate risk assessments and potentially lower loss ratios.

What critics are saying

  • The insurance industry is highly regulated, and any compliance issues could pose significant risks to Kalepa's operations.
  • Reliance on AI for underwriting decisions may face skepticism from traditional underwriters and clients, potentially slowing adoption.

What makes Kalepa unique

  • Kalepa leverages its proprietary AI-powered Copilot software to enhance decision-making for commercial insurance underwriters, setting it apart from traditional underwriting methods.
  • The formation of Kalepa Insurance Services (KIS) allows Kalepa to directly underwrite excess casualty risks, providing a unique blend of AI and expert underwriting.
  • Partnerships with specialty insurers like Everspan Group, rated 'A-' by AM Best, add credibility and reliability to Kalepa's offerings.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Significant equity options package

100% covered medical, 100% covered vision and dental

20 days of PTO a year.

Global team offsites

Healthy living/gym stipend.

Mobile phone bill stipend

Continuing education credits

Home office stipend