Software Engineer, Pumpkin

$120-150k

JavaScript

Python

Java

Mid and Senior level

New York

Remote from US

More information about location

Pet insurance provider

Job no longer available

Pet insurance provider

201-500 employees

B2CInsurancePets

Job no longer available

$120-150k

JavaScript

Python

Java

Mid and Senior level

New York

Remote from US

More information about location

201-500 employees

B2CInsurancePets

Company mission

Pumpkin is a pet care company on a mission to keep all pets healthy.

Job

Company

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.