Automation Engineer

Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing, offer seamless bundling, and make every step (from purchasing, servicing to claims) simple and friction-free, especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.

We empower people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

The opportunity
We’re looking for an Automation Engineer to help Kin eliminate manual processes and scale smarter internal operations through automation and custom-built tools. This role exists to solve real business problems by designing efficient, reliable workflows that connect systems, data, and teams across the company.

You’ll partner closely with Software Engineering, Data, DevOps, Product, and operational teams to turn complex requirements into practical, scalable solutions. As Kin continues to grow, this role plays a critical part in improving speed, accuracy, and visibility across business-critical processes.

Your responsibilities

• Design, build, and own scalable automation solutions that improve efficiency across business and operational teams

• Develop and maintain internal applications using tools such as Retool and workflow automation platforms

• Build and manage automated workflows that integrate databases, APIs, and third-party systems

• Own and optimize PostgreSQL database structures to support applications and automation use cases

• Integrate with internal and external APIs to enable seamless data flow between systems

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve business-critical automations and applications

• Stay current on platform capabilities and share knowledge to improve team-wide automation practices

What success looks like

• Manual, error-prone processes have been replaced with reliable, scalable automation used consistently across teams

• Internal tools and workflows are stable, well-documented, and trusted by stakeholders

• Cross-functional partners experience faster turnaround times and clearer visibility into automated processes

• New automation opportunities are proactively identified and delivered with measurable impact

Your experience & skills

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or automation-focused development roles

• Hands-on experience building applications with Retool or similar internal tooling platforms

• Strong SQL skills, with experience using PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases

• Working knowledge of JavaScript for both front-end and back-end use cases
  Experience integrating and consuming APIs within applications and automated workflows

• Familiarity with version control tools such as GitHub in a collaborative development environment

• Ability to translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions

Nice to have:

• Experience with serverless tools such as AWS Lambda

• Familiarity with Databricks or similar data platforms

• Experience with database migration services (DMS)

• Integrations with CRM or customer communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Regal, Twilio)

• Exposure to observability tools such as Datadog

• Background in the insurance or fintech industry

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family, starting on the first day of the month following your start date.

Core Benefits That Support You

• Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings

• Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage

• Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

• Employee referral bonuses

Health & Wellbeing

• A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance

• Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources

Time Away & Balance

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays

• Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents

Growth & Development

• Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization

• Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval

Kin will accept applications for the role until March 2nd, 2026

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.