PHP Software Engineer

🚕 Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!

In 2023, ABI was acquired by INSHUR, the fastest-growing global provider of insurance for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.

We are looking for a software engineer here at ABI, based in Westlake Village, CA. You’ll be working for a busy Commercial Insurance Brokerage that specializes in the "for hire" transportation industry, which includes taxicab, limousine, and rideshare TNC APP based companies. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues at our Westlake office at least 1 day a week, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment and you’ll be working with an international team with hubs in New York City 🗽, Westlake, CA ⛰️, Dallas, TX ⭐, UK 🇬🇧, and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 who are re-inventing insurance.

Supported by (and reporting to) the software engineering manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 2 based in Westlake who believe in delivering high-impact, product-first innovative solutions that drive excellence in insurance technology. 

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high quality code to help improve efficiency of existing processes and deliver new insurance products to market.

You’ll be working on:

• The development of new insurance products, you’ll work with stakeholders on scoping, design, all the way through delivery and implementation.
• Our customer service tools (both self-serve for customers and for our staff).
• Improving our existing sales tools and building new integrations with tools like HubSpot and Argyle.

🎯 We don’t have a definite checklist of skills – our hiring process is much more about aptitude and passion than ticking boxes. So don’t worry if you haven’t used a particular tool or checked off all the listed skills and experience.

That said, below is a guideline of skills that we think would make you successful in this role:

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, including integrating with databases and third-party APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications and systems.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and high-performing.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve development practices.
• Document development processes, code, and other technical information.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

You’ll love it here if you: 

💡 Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.

👏 Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.

🚀 Enjoy in a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.

🤖 Enjoy innovating with AI and other technologies to find creative solutions.

🔧 Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.

💪 Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.

🧠 Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You may not enjoy working here if:

⏳ Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.

📝 Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.

🤔 Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.

🚫 Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

Collaborating with AI: At INSHUR, we see AI as a powerful collaborator. We use technology to innovate, and our hiring process is no exception. For us, AI is a tool to enhance our processes and help you showcase your best self—we never use it to make the final hiring decision. We actively encourage you to use AI tools to help you shine, and you can learn more about how we collaborate with AI, and our tips for how you can too,