Backend Engineer (Insurance)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Insurance): Building and optimizing backend services for insurance claims automation with an accent on workflow design, transactional correctness, and system reliability. Focus on designing state-based systems, integrating with insurer APIs, and reducing manual operations in claims processing.

Location: Remote (Must be based in China)

Company

hirify.global is building automation systems that help customers move through insurance journeys faster—from quote to policy issuance, renewals, endorsements and claims.

What you will do

• Build backend services powering end-to-end claims automation workflows.
• Design and implement logic for claims submission, validation, assessment, approval, and payout processes.
• Integrate with internal workflow engines, insurer systems, and external data sources.
• Manage complex rules for eligibility, documentation, and fraud checks.
• Optimize APIs, data models, and asynchronous processing using queues and retries.
• Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and system scalability under high operational load.

Requirements

• Experience building production-grade backend systems.
• Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and backend architecture.
• Ability to design and implement complex workflow or state-based systems.
• Experience with transactional, data-sensitive, or operational systems.
• Proficiency with queues, async processing, or event-driven architectures.
• Must be based in China.

Nice to have

• Experience in claims systems, insurance platforms, or fintech products.
• Knowledge of Node.js, Python, Java, or similar backend technologies.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• Familiarity with observability tools and cloud CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in regulated industries such as insurance or healthcare.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement for candidates based in China.
• Collaboration with a global engineering team and international exposure to Southeast Asia markets.
• High ownership and autonomy over backend architecture and system design.
• Dedicated Learning & Development budget to support technical growth.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and impact.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Two rounds of interviews.
• Technical assessment or code discussion.