--- title: 'Senior Backend Engineer (Poland, Remote) at First Connect Insurance' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-backend-engineer-poland-remote-first-connect-insurance-poland-hcdzp1v2ctwq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Senior Backend Engineer (Poland, Remote) at First Connect Insurance - **Company:** First Connect Insurance - **Location:** Poland - **Posted:** 2026-05-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/firstconnectinsurance/jobs/5212709008 ## Job description About First Connect: First Connect Insurance Services is a digital marketplace providing independent insurance agents access to top US carriers and the optionality necessary to grow their businesses. Agents can work with 130+ carriers, selling various insurance policies, including home, auto, small business, and more. We’re on a mission to overhaul the technology agents have access to, putting consumer-grade software at their fingertips. We’ve got thousands of active agents with hundreds joining monthly, and we plan to accelerate our growth. Role Overview: The focus of our team is our flagship product – the Carrier Store. This is the first touchpoint for independent agents on our platform, designed to make discovering and accessing insurance carriers seamless and highly personalized. We don’t believe in blind matching; our platform handles detailed vetting forms, and uses smart recommendation algorithms to connect them with the right partners. As a Senior Backend Engineer in this role, you will own the vetting, and access automation. This is a heavy, core backend domain where quality is non-negotiable and you cannot afford to make mistakes. You will work on critical funnel systems—like our Discovery path—which operates under heavy load. If you thrive in a high-ownership environment with fast-paced priorities, heavy core logic, and continuous product discovery under heavy load – you’ve come to the right place. 🚀 What You’ll Do: - Drive Access Automation & SSO: You will implement SSO solutions and API integrations to overhaul manual carrier processes—scaling systems that currently rely on everything from raw APIs to carrier-managed Google Sheets. - Tackle Complex Challenges: You will dive into deep architectural tasks, such as rebuilding licenses and access-sharing structures. This means doing the gritty, meticulous work of analyzing the legacy state, mapping out the target architecture, and executing it safely. - Manage Critical Funnel & Side Domains: You will own critical funnel paths (sign-up, onboarding, producer state automations) along with crucial side domains like compliance, team member features, and legal access regulations. - Balance High Velocity with Reliability: You will navigate a highly dynamic environment with shifting priorities, ensuring that urgent compliance or SSO requests are handled without compromising onboarding funnel reliability. - Communicate & Collaborate Universally: You will actively participate in technical discussions and product discovery, translating product requirements into architecture and potentially communicating directly with external clients. We might be a match: - You have 6+ years of commercial experience in software development with deep proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and asynchronous system architecture. - You have reached a level of technological and professional maturity — we are looking for a true heavyweight backend engineer who has worked with difficult, demanding systems and has the resilience to tackle complex architectural puzzles. - You possess a strong theoretical foundation — you know design patterns inside out, love sitting down to design clean architecture from scratch, and have a sharp eye for detail. - You favor teamwork, cooperation, and mentoring over solo development — we don't want "lone wolf" experts, but rather independent problem solvers who are excellent team players, have outstanding communication skills, and bring a good vibe (and yes, memes are always welcome!). - You have a Startup Mindset with a high sense of ownership, an ability to prioritize under pressure, and the drive to improve existing solutions. - You possess a growth mindset and you are not afraid to dive deep into legacy code when it’s necessary to safely introduce structural changes. - You are familiar with modern LLM tools and know how to incorporate them into your day-to-day workflow, or you have a strong willingness to learn. - You are based in Poland with flexibility for partial US time zone overlap. - You possess excellent communication skills with fluency in both English (C1) and Polish (C2). You’ll get extra points for: - experience in creating observability-focused solutions Recruitment process: Our goal is to be thorough while respecting your time. - Send us your CV – it's the best way for us to get to know you. - Meet Karolina, our Recruiter for initial interview. - Participate in technical interview with our team - Meet our team for a live coding interview - Meet our Hiring Manager for a chat - Join Wojtek (General Manager) and Ola (HR Manager) for final stage call ... and welcome aboard! 👋 What benefits are waiting for you: Salary: 26 000 – 31 000 PLN VAT on B2B Benefits: - 🏡 Remote work & flexible working hours - 🏝️ Non-service days - 🏥 Private medical care — covers dental care, physiotherapy, and psychological support, with full coverage for your entire family - 🆘 Group life insurance - ⛹🏻‍♂️ MultiSport — 75% covered via the cafeteria platform - 🗣️ English language learning budget - 🤑 Cafeteria platform with monthly budget - 👓 Glasses reimbursement every 3 years - ✈ Team building events — annual Offsite & Christmas Parties, plus the workation week ## About First Connect Insurance ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: First Connect is an all-in-one insurtech platform that empowers independent insurance agents with digital tools, carrier access, and streamlined workflows to grow their agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Centana Growth Partners in November 2024) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Founded**: 2014 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Insurtech (Insurance Technology), Digital Distribution for Independent Insurance Agencies - **Target customers**: B2B — Independent insurance agents and agencies across the U.S. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We’re on a mission to connect agents with the best insurance solutions while building a team of driven, innovative, and customer-focused professionals." [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) ## Products & Services - **Carrier Marketplace (Carrier Store)**: A self-service platform providing access to 150+ insurance carrier and MGA partners across home, auto, commercial, life, and specialty lines. Zero onboarding or subscription fees. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Quote Connector**: A proprietary comparative rater that delivers fast, side-by-side quotes from multiple carriers, helping agents find the right coverage for clients. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Appetite Finder**: Real-time tool that maps carrier market appetite to client needs, helping agents quickly identify which carriers to approach in a dynamic insurance market. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Self-Service Dashboard**: Enables quoting, binding, and policy servicing directly from a single, intuitive platform. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Incentive & Bonus Programs**: Introductory offers, quarterly bonuses, sales contests, and exclusive carrier incentives. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; acquired by Centana Growth Partners (November 2024) for $100M [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - **Total Funding**: $48.0M (Private Equity round dated November 2024, led by Centana Growth Partners) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - **Key Metric**: Surpassed $500 million in annual gross written premium in 2025 [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) - **Revenue (Estimated)**: $631.8K (annual, according to third-party data; may not reflect actual top-line growth given premium volume) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Centana Growth Partners (parent company); 150+ carrier and MGA partners [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Growth Signals**: - 71.6% YoY headcount growth (102 employees as of latest data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - 5,710 LinkedIn followers with +47.7% yearly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) - Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) - 95% of employees classified as "highly engaged" in confidential surveys [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Free platform with zero fees**: No onboarding, subscription, or hidden costs for agents — they keep more commissions. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Broad carrier access in one place**: 150+ carrier partners across multiple insurance lines (personal, commercial, life, specialty), reducing the need for multiple logins and relationships. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Proprietary technology**: Quote Connector comparative rater and Appetite Finder are differentiated tools that streamline quoting and market matching for agents. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Fast onboarding**: Average agent sign-up completed in 5 minutes; instant access to select carriers via one-click request. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) - **Carrier partnerships + agent focus**: Acts as a true intermediary with incentives, exclusive offers, and dedicated support for agencies, not just a listing directory. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling platform adoption**: Rapidly growing premium volume (surpassed $500M GWP in 2025) and agent base. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) - **AI-powered capabilities**: Embedding AI into quoting workflows, market appetite matching, and carrier-agent collaboration to further differentiate. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) - **Global talent expansion**: Building engineering teams in Poland (remote) and product/leadership in Tel Aviv, with a growing U.S. presence. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) - **Post-acquisition growth**: Under Centana Growth Partners, likely focused on accelerating product development, expanding carrier partnerships, and increasing market share in the independent agent channel. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & engagement**: Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list with a 96% overall workplace score; 95% of employees are "highly engaged." The most-used word to describe the environment is "collaborative." [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/blog/first-connect-inc-2026-best-workplaces/) - **Work model**: Remote and hybrid options available based on role and location. Roles open in the U.S. (remote, PST/MST/CST time zones preferred), Poland (remote), and Tel Aviv (hybrid). [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) - **Total rewards**: Competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, parental leave, wellness programs, and mental health support. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) - **Values-driven culture**: Integrity & Transparency, Customer Focus, Innovate With Purpose, Team Camaraderie, Ownership, and Action Oriented. [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) - **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company (70%+ headcount growth YoY) with career development paths and challenging work at the intersection of insurance and technology. - **Open roles (as of July 2025)**: Engineering (Fullstack Engineer, Senior Backend Engineer in Poland), Product (Senior Product Manager in Poland), Marketing (Product Marketing Manager in U.S.), Sales (Account Manager, SDR, Strategic Account Manager in U.S.). [firstconnectinsurance.com](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) ## Sources 1. [First Connect Insurance Website](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/) 2. [First Connect Insurance Careers Page](https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/careers/) 3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstconnectinsuranceservices) 4. [Inc. 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