Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid) NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience. Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT. Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in. What You’ll Do: Design, code, test, and debug software applications and systems. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Maintain and improve the performance of existing software. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications. Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions. What We Need: 3 years of proven experience in backend development. Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET). B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent is a must. Excellent knowledge and understanding of OOP concepts and best practices Hands-on development of highly distributed, cloud-based environments - an advantage. We work with AWS, but any cloud experience is a plus. Experience working with relational databases and good SQL skills. Adaptable, with a passion for quickly learning new technologies and working effectively in a dynamic environment Good interpersonal and communication skills. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible for our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.US annual base salary range for this full-time position: $124,000—$167,000 USD Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.