Senior Software Engineer

About the Company

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 365 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, West Hartford, CT, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 35 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements. About the role : At Vantage, the Senior Software Engineer will be a part of an agile product team collaborating with the technology delivery manager (TDM), digital product managers (DPM), and other product team members on the Reinsurance team to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications, translating them into high-quality systems solving real business problems within the organization. This position will report to the AVP, Software Engineering and will be an individual contributor. The base salary expectation for this role is between $170,000 and $210,000. Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher commensurate with candidate experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more. Responsibilities & Accountabilities : The Senior Software Engineer consults with enterprise architects and senior technology leadership to ensure engineering work aligns with enterprise architecture principles and software development best practices. As part of an agile team, this colleague will collaborate with testers and other developers to develop creative, high-quality solutions. Completes complex software development work involving creative application design, coding, and debugging methods and techniques. Build user friendly and resilient applications and services with optimized user and developer experiences to accelerate the delivery of business solutions in a fast evolving and rapidly growing environment. Proven ability to deliver business facing solutions in weeks rather than months. Works with the testers to ensure that all software components are tested adequately and participates in quality assurance testing as the IT workload requires. Provides guidance to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives. Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues and devising methods to mitigate them. Leads architecture and design discussions. Interfaces with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues. Provides input to the TDM and DPM in creation of the product roadmap with high level estimates. Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and new software development best practices and trends. Establish and advocate engineering and software development culture, standards, and processes across the company, coaching and mentoring newer members. Ideal Candidate Profile : Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent professional experience. 8-10 years of software development experience as a hands-on experience as a full stack developer with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software including front end development, backend/API development, data/database modeling and design, test driven development, automated testing. Strong Javascript development experience with common frameworks like React and Node. Strong Python development experience. Experience using AI development techniques (Claude, Gemini, etc) with success to drive solutions quicker. Knowledge in building serverless application components in either Azure or AWS. Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new programming languages and frameworks required. Experience in multiple infrastructure and application domains – cloud, network, storage, servers, containers/Kubernetes, databases, middleware, DevOps. Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods, and best practices. Experience with DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) solutions and tools – GIT, Jenkins, Artifactory/Nexus, code analysis, quality gates, etc. Strong strategic decision making & long-term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems. Strong understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs. Ability to consult with business stakeholders and provide thoughtful, practical recommendations to meet their needs. Expert collaboration skills, both within and outside of the direct team. Strong management and leadership skills. Strong work ethic with an eye towards continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency. Demonstrated success in behaviors consistent with the Vantage values. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to process and adapt to change in a rapid growth company environment. Vantage associates are expected to be curious, thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up. Our Vantage Values Do What’s Right

– be a force for good, for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry and communities. Be Relentlessly Curious

– ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined. We’re Better Together

– collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally. Be Transparent

– in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself. Make A Difference

– focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative. All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You!" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Vantage Risk Companies are engaged in the business of insurance. As a result, all employees are subject to employment eligibility requirements imposed by applicable federal and state laws governing insurers. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony may be prohibited from engaging in the business of insurance without prior written consent from the applicable regulatory authority. Possessing a criminal record free from felony offenses involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or violation of financial regulations is a bona fide occupational qualification for all roles at Vantage Risk Companies. In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information

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