Senior Backend Engineer, Provider Integrations
Trellis · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $184,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build and scale integration systems for 150+ APIs.
- Architect reliable integration infrastructure for traffic routing.
- Lead complex projects and mentor team members.
- Own end-to-end provider integrations from scope to maintenance.
- Work remotely in a fast-growing Series A startup.
About the role
About Trellis
Trellis is rewriting the insurance experience from the inside out. We’re the tech company behind Savvy, our licensed insurance agency, and we’re bringing clarity and ease to a space known for… the opposite. With powerful tools, clean design, and a customer-first mindset, we’re making insurance shopping refreshingly effortless.
We’re a profitable, fast-growing Series A startup backed by General Catalyst, QED, NYCA, and Amex Ventures. As a remote-first team, we move quickly, experiment boldly, and build with intention.
If you’re craving meaningful impact, energized by ambiguity, and are ready to build alongside exceptional teammates, you’re going to love doing your best work at Trellis.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Provider Integrations team at Trellis, you'll build and scale the systems that connect Savvy to 150+ insurance carrier and partner APIs. You'll architect reliable integration infrastructure that routes, ranks, and attributes provider traffic, turning partner contracts and specs into well-tested production services.
You’ll lead the way on complex projects by defining scope, setting technical direction, and mentoring teammates along the way. You’ll guide the team through tough challenges, offer thoughtful code reviews, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Whether you're onboarding new teammates or refining our provider integration platform, you’ll be a key force behind the backbone of Savvy.
You will report directly to Dylan Goodman, Head of Provider Integrations.
What You’ll Do
- Guide your team in delivering high quality, well tested technical solutions providing technical and project oversight.
- Lead by example through the quality of your code and your approach to your work.
- Own projects through the entire software development lifecycle - from planning and development to validation, iteration, and maintenance.
- Translate conceptual work into well-crafted tech plans for review by technical leadership and key stakeholders.
- Leverage your understanding of the business and engineering strategies to design experiments and high-value projects that impact the work your team is doing.
- Expertly navigate complex systems and domains to identify key challenges and create plans to address them.
- Own system quality and hold your team members accountable through constructive and actionable feedback.
- Level up the team through code review feedback and knowledge sharing sessions.
- Own end-to-end provider integrations: scope partner specs, build the connector, validate against live traffic, and maintain field mapping + business rules as partners evolve.
What You’ll Need
- 5+ years’ experience developing software in a production environment
- 2+ years’ experience in a senior engineer role
- Production experience with Node.js and Typescript
- Proven experience working in backend systems, designing RESTful APIs and codifying business logic on top of data stores
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely, particularly in Slack and technical documents
- Experience in product development where you were a key decision maker
- Deep expertise in system architecture and design
- Proven success in operational excellence
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration experience
- Familiarity with cloud environments, especially the Google Cloud stack
Who You Are
- Meticulous: You pay attention to detail and take pride in what you deliver
- Articulate: You succinctly and effectively communicate verbal and written technical and non-technical ideas and topics
- Kind, not (just) nice: You provide tough feedback in a clear and concise manner that does not diminish or belittle the recipient
- Opinionated: You bring strong opinions to discussions but are willing to change your mind when presented with new or better information
- Product-minded: You focus on the “why” just as much as the “what” or “how”
- Collaborative: You work within your team and cross-functionally to build consensus and achieve results
- Autonomous: You are self-motivated, able to hold yourself accountable, and can generate high-value work with little direct supervision
Why Trellis?
Because you deserve a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and surrounded by people who lift you up.
We’re a group of curious, mission-driven humans rewriting the insurance experience and having a lot of fun along the way. At Trellis, you’ll make a real impact on a product millions rely on, and grow alongside a company that’s scaling fast.
What sets Trellis apart:
- ✨ A transparent, collaborative culture where ideas win, not titles
- 🚀 Big opportunities to take ownership and chart your growth
- 💰 Competitive compensation (75th+ percentile)
- 🏡 Fully remote across the US & Canada
- 🎉 Quarterly virtual and/or in-person events that keep us connected
Plus, the benefits are built to support your whole life:
- 🌴 Flexible vacation (yes, actually flexible)
- 🩺 Health insurance starts day one
- 🧘 Wellness programming, because balance matters
- 💸 401(k) and HSA contributions, FSAs, bonuses & equity opportunities
- 🐣 Paid parental leave
👉 If you want a role where you’ll grow, be trusted, and build something that genuinely improves people’s lives, Trellis is the place. Join us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note: all employees must complete a background check prior to starting employment with Trellis or its subsidiaries
Key skills/competency
- Senior Backend Engineer
- Provider Integrations
- API Design
- System Architecture
- Node.js
- Typescript
- Google Cloud Platform
- RESTful APIs
- Backend Development
- Software Engineering
Skills & topics
- Backend Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Provider Integrations
- API Development
- System Architecture
- Node.js
- Typescript
- Google Cloud
- RESTful APIs
- Software Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of backend development, 2+ years in senior roles, and specific experience with Node.js, Typescript, and API design.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize cross-functional collaboration, system architecture expertise, and experience mentoring other engineers.
- Demonstrate impact: Quantify your achievements in previous roles, especially in product development and operational excellence.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss system design, RESTful APIs, and backend logic implementation.
- Highlight remote work skills: Showcase your autonomy, communication abilities (Slack, technical documents), and ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Backend Engineer at Trellis?
- As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Provider Integrations team at Trellis, you will be responsible for building and scaling systems that connect to over 150 insurance carrier and partner APIs. This includes architecting reliable integration infrastructure, leading complex projects, mentoring teammates, and owning the end-to-end provider integration lifecycle from scoping and development to validation and maintenance. You'll also contribute to system quality and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- What technical skills are essential for this Senior Backend Engineer role at Trellis?
- Essential technical skills for this role include 5+ years of production software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior engineer capacity. Proficiency in Node.js and Typescript is required. You should have proven experience in backend systems, designing RESTful APIs, and implementing business logic on top of data stores. Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly the Google Cloud stack, is also important.
- How does Trellis support career growth for its Senior Backend Engineers?
- Trellis offers significant opportunities for ownership and career charting. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and have a key role in shaping the provider integration platform. The company fosters a transparent, collaborative culture where ideas win, providing a platform for substantial professional development and impact.
- What is the work environment like at Trellis for a Senior Backend Engineer?
- Trellis is a remote-first team based across the US & Canada, fostering a transparent and collaborative culture. They move quickly, experiment boldly, and build with intention. The environment values curious, mission-driven individuals who are energized by ambiguity and eager to build alongside exceptional teammates. You'll have opportunities for both virtual and in-person events to stay connected.
- What kind of impact can a Senior Backend Engineer have at Trellis?
- A Senior Backend Engineer at Trellis has a significant impact by building and scaling the core integration infrastructure that powers Savvy, connecting to over 150 insurance partners. Your work will directly contribute to the clarity and ease of the insurance shopping experience for millions of users, making a tangible difference in a complex industry.
- What compensation and benefits can I expect as a Senior Backend Engineer at Trellis?
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