Developer III

Branch is on a mission to make insurance less expensive, so more people can be covered. We innovate using data, tech, and automation to simplify insurance from start to finish—we eliminated inaccurate quotes in favor of real prices, created a better way to bundle, and cut unnecessary costs in the traditional insurance process. Then we pass those savings along to our members. Basically, we’re doing insurance the way it was meant to be.

But we didn’t just create the insurance we’ve always wanted, we also created the company we’ve always wanted to work for. As we redefine insurance, we also want to redefine what it means to work in insurance. Find out for yourself.

Branch has a preference for candidates in Ohio, but is open to candidates located in AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS. MO, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI. 

Branch is remote first, with most Branchers choosing to work from home. Our headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio, where we come together from time to time to build relationships and connect with each other in real life. Once a year, the entire company gathers for “BranchFest”, a highlight of the year for many Branchers.

About the Software Developer III role

As a Software Developer III at Branch, you’ll play a critical role in building intuitive, performant software that powers our customer-facing experiences. Our stack is fully serverless and modern—ReactJS and React Native on the front end, NodeJS on the back end, and AWS (AppSync, DynamoDB, Lambda) supporting our infrastructure. While every developer at Branch works across the full stack, this role will focus primarily on front-end development, where user interaction is at the core of our product experience.

We’re looking for a mid- to senior-level engineer who thrives in collaborative environments, values maintainable code, and wants to drive technical excellence as we scale. This is a high-impact role on a team that cares deeply about code quality, knowledge sharing, and building tools that make a meaningful difference for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end code primarily using JavaScript, ReactJS, React Native, and NodeJS

• Build and iterate on customer-facing features that are fast, accessible, and reliable

• Participate in and lead thoughtful code reviews to ensure code quality, clarity, and shared knowledge across the team

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to deliver customer value quickly and effectively

• Help shape best practices in development, testing, and deployment across the team

• Take ownership of projects and proactively identify areas for improvement in both code and process

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer, ideally working across the full stack

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, with deep experience in ReactJS (experience with React Native is a plus)

• Experience building and deploying production-grade applications in a cloud environment (experience with AWS preferred)

• Familiarity with modern software development practices: version control (Git), code review, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines

• A strong sense of code quality, with experience writing maintainable, well-documented, and testable code

• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and a desire to mentor others and elevate team performance

• A product-focused approach—comfortable balancing technical excellence with practical solutions that meet business needs

Why join us at Branch? 

We’re all about getting back to getting each other’s back—that means Branchers, too. So we provide benefits that let you work and live to your fullest.

• Above-market salary—Branch is a data-driven company, so we do the math on salaries, too. If you get an offer from Branch, you can expect compensation that hits above the mark.

• Pay equity and transparency—Our pay isn’t just above market, it’s equitable. We let experience and performance drive your success, never your gender, race, orientation, or beliefs. 

• Remote-first (with perks)—Work from where you’re most comfortable. We’ll take care of your work from home set-up and monthly internet. We also have a Columbus headquarters if you’d like to join us in an office. 

• Flexible YouTime—We don’t just let you control your own time off.  We actually encourage you to use it. After your first year at Branch, we’ll give you $1000 toward your next vacation. 

• Employee stock options—You’re not just an employee. If you’re full-time, you’re also a part-owner. You’ll have stock options so you can invest in the company you’re helping to grow. 

• Medical, vision, dental—Get all the coverage you need for a healthy, happy life. 

• 401k and contribution matching—Invest in your future. Branch helps you get to retirement on time with a portion of your contributions matched each month. 

What to expect

In light of recent hiring scams across the United States, here’s what the process will look like with Branch (so you know it’s us):

• Please apply to open positions directly through our site. If you don’t see it here, then it shouldn’t exist on another job board. If you’re ever unsure about the legitimacy of a Branch  job posting found on another site, please check the listings here to verify.

• If you're selected to move onto the next phase of the hiring process, a member of our Branch talent team will reach out to you directly from the email domain @ourbranch.com to guide you through our process.

• The process will include a number of interviews, which will all happen either over the phone or on video calls. 

• We will never ask for personal payment or require you to purchase equipment during our interview process. Always be sure to protect your personal information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

At Branch, we are deeply committed to community. Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants and/or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.