Software Engineer II

Software Engineering IIAmerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best "A" (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.Amerisure is currently recruiting for a Software Engineering II that can do a 3-day hybrid approach onsite in our Farmington Hills office. The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set.Summary Statement: Design, develop, and enhance software solutions using diverse programming languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms. Contribute to system architecture design, implement cloud-native technologies, and support DevOps processes. Work on complex, large-scale projects, optimize test automation strategies, and drive continuous improvement efforts. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate in an agile environment are key to delivering scalable and efficient solutions.Essential Tasks/Major Duties:Contribute to software architecture discussions and assist in designing scalable, maintainable solutions.Work on moderately complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support development and delivery.Follow and help refine software development processes and best practices to improve team efficiency.Maintain and enhance financial applications, sales platforms, integrations and other key business systems, ensuring stability and performance.Participate in agile ceremonies, providing input on sprint planning, backlog grooming, and process improvements.Support troubleshooting efforts for applications and integrations, assisting in debugging and resolution.Implement software design patterns and best practices, understanding trade-offs and long-term implications.Develop an understanding of system-generated data, its flow across applications, and potential data quality concerns.Use tools like Lucidchart and Visio to document system architectures and workflow diagrams.Assist in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, gaining exposure to cloud-native development and security best practices.Track and analyze system performance, helping ensure compliance with business and technical requirements.Support test automation efforts by writing test cases and contributing to framework improvements.Collaborate with business stakeholders and senior engineers to translate technical requirements into functional solutions.Engage in mentorship opportunities by supporting engineers and participating in peer code reviews.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Bachelor's degree in computer information services, Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.3 years of experience in programming languages, frameworks, low-code solutions, and process automation technologies, with hands-on development experience.Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.Assist in leveraging cloud-native capabilities to optimize applications and contribute to cloud migration efforts.Collaborate with QA teams to support test automation, write test cases, and ensure software quality.Contribute to discussions on applying AI/ML and RPA technologies to solve technical challenges.Follow secure coding best practices and maintain awareness of application security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10).Identify and suggest incremental improvements to development processes, tools, and system efficiency.Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash), configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Contribute to expanding existing, or create new, automated unit test coverage, regression tests, documentation, security, and monitoring as part of standard development processes.Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, GT-Framework), API testing, and performance testing.Ability to identify and follow system-generated data, its flow, data quality, and stewardship across the domain.Experience working with at least one cloud platform, including basic resource setup, configuration, and security best practices preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate tasks and objectives.Amerisure remains committed to being an employer of choice by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine's Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth.Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. 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. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee's ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.