Sr. Software Engineer III

Senior Software EngineerEstablished in 2008, Brightway is proud to be one of the fastest-growing insurance agency systems in the United States. With over 350 franchises spanning 35+ states and an impressive $1.3 billion in annual premiums, we rank among the nation's largest privately owned property and casualty insurance distribution companies. We support our agency owners with comprehensive back-office services, marketing resources, and continuous learning and development.We are embarking on the next stage of our customer-centric growth, driven by innovation from our talented associates and the application of cutting-edge technologies. This growth has opened doors for creative thinkers who thrive in a diverse and collaborative culture. As a Brightway team member, you'll engage in exciting projects that are reshaping the industry, working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional customer service and safeguarding our clients' most valuable assets.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using the latest technologies and frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, and write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code. You will be working with business stakeholders to understand business problems and suggest and implement technology solutions to solving those problems and should have a desire to help others in the business be more efficient via your deep understanding of technology.The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions. You should have a strong knowledge of software development methodologies, agile development, and software testing practices. You should be proficient in one or more programming languages, with an emphasis on back end web development (creating and calling APIs and services) and an ability and willingness to learn any new technology, platform, or system.As a Senior Software Engineer, you should also have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, strong communication and collaboration skills, and be able to mentor and guide junior team members in best practices and development methodologies. We are modernizing our technology stack and you will be developing new patterns and templates to be reused as we continue to build new solutions and re-imagine old ones.Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software applications using the latest technologies and frameworksLead the breakdown of business problems into technical roadmaps, providing predictable timelines, and designing features towards a high level, target architectureLead the execution of projects, providing updates to timeline and scope, removing roadblocks to the team, working with senior management and executive leadership to provide technical solutions to business problemsCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresWrite high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable codeResearch new technology and recommend and implement new ways of solving business and technology problemsTake high level business problems and suggest and implement technology solutions to solving those problems (sometimes with code, sometimes with off-the-shelf technology, often with a combination of both)Debug and resolve issues in a timely mannerContinuously improve software quality by identifying and addressing technical debt and code smellsMentor and guide junior team members in best practices and development methodologiesStay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in software engineeringDeliver solutions in a highly iterative mannerSkills, Licenses, CertificationsProven experience in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutionsProficiency in one or more programming languages and multiple web development frameworksStrong knowledge of software development methodologies, agile development, and software testing practicesExperience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCPExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and collaboration skillsExperience in mentoring and guiding junior team membersPrior experience in insurance and insurance technology strongly preferredPrior experience in startups or high-growth companies strongly preferredEducation and ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineeringExperience leading projects from planning and breakdown to successful deliveryEqual Employment Opportunity: Brightway Insurance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects the contributions of all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Our goal is to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow.