Frontend Software Engineer II
ABOUT BESTOW
Life insurance is one of the world's most important products. It's also one of the hardest to build, distribute, and modernize. Bestow exists to change that.
Bestow is a leading vertical technology platform serving some of the largest and most innovative life insurers. Our platform unifies the fragmented, legacy value chain, enabling carriers to launch products in weeks instead of years. Carriers choose us to scale and operate at unprecedented speed, powered by AI and automation.
Bestow isn't selling policies. We're building the infrastructure that helps an entire industry move faster, reach more people, and deliver on its promise.
Backed by leading investors (Goldman Sachs, Hedosophia, NEA, Valar, 8VC) and trusted by major carriers, Bestow is powered by a team that moves with precision, purpose, and heart. If you want to help reimagine a centuries-old industry with lasting impact, join us.
Bestow offers flexible remote/hybrid work, meaningful benefits, equity, and substantial growth opportunities.
Bestow participates in the E-Verify Program.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Frontend Platform team is responsible for all frontend applications, libraries, tooling, and infrastructure for Bestow and the Bestow Platform. We serve employees, consumers, and enterprise customers. In addition to building software, we integrate and manage many third-party products used by employees and as part of the platform.
Within Bestow Engineering, our major functional teams are product engineering, infrastructure, IT, data and analytics, and program management. Frontend Platform works closely with upstream engineering teams, experience design, and product management to define and prioritize the product roadmap.
We are looking for multiple engineers to join our team.
This role will report to our Engineering Manager and is open to Remote (US).
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
The right candidate for this role will:
Use a cutting-edge frontend platform to develop scalable experiences, and make exciting contributions to the platform itself
Design, develop, and optimize user interfaces using React/Remix, ensuring they are accessible, intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly across different devices.
Collaborate with backend engineers to maintain state-of-the-art GraphQL infrastructure
Work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to build and iterate on platform features and ensure alignment on user needs and technical feasibility.
Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards.
Manage build and deployment pipelines using NX and CircleCI to streamline continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of frontend updates.
WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Strong proficiency in React and Remix (or other SSR framework, like NextJS)
Deep understanding of (or interest in) GraphQL for data fetching, integrating with back-end systems, and optimizing queries for efficient communication between frontend and backend.
Ability to implement accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly designs, working closely with design teams to create responsive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure alignment on platform features and technical requirements.
Proficiency in implementing unit tests and integration tests (using tools like Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library) to ensure code quality, stability, and maintainability.
Experience managing build and deployment pipelines
Solid experience with Git for version control and collaboration through platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
Familiarity with, or strong interest in, building scalable frontend architectures and frameworks that can easily grow as the platform evolves, supporting new features, integrations, and modules.
TOTAL REWARDS
At Bestow, we’re proud to be awarded for our team members, innovative products, and culture. Our standard benefits include:
Competitive salary and equity based on role
Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Recent Employer Awards include:
Best Place for Working Parents 2023 + 2024 + 2025
Great Place to Work Certified, 2022 + 2023 + 2024 + 2025
Built In Best Places to Work, 2022 + 2023 + 2025
Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas 2022 + 2023
Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 2022 + 2023 + 2024
We value diversity at Bestow. The company will hire, recruit, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every team member.
Thanks for considering a job at Bestow!