Sr. Software Engineer

Company Description: Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit or follow them on LinkedIn. Who We Are: Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida. What We Are Looking For: The Full Stack Senior Software Engineer’s role is to build new features and maintain our digital platform. To ensure success in this role, candidates should have advanced programming skills, experience with end-to-end digital application development, system architecture & troubleshooting, excellent interpersonal skills, and be a great team player. This role will report to the VP of Software Engineering and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters. What You Will Do: Implement scalable REST APIs and application UIs Identify bottlenecks and improve software efficiency Troubleshoot and fix bugs Contribute towards unit tests and test-automation Contribute to system architecture and infrastructure as code using Terraform Documentation for internal and external clients What We Provide: Salaried, DOE Long-Term Incentive Plan Full-Time Full Benefits Package Available What We Believe: Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate! Equal Opportunity Statement: At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field 6-8 years of experience as full stack engineer Proficient in back-end languages like Node.js, Java (8+), etc. Deep understanding of relational database systems Well-versed in front-end frameworks, preferably ReactJS/Typescript Strong bias toward action and ownership Exceptional communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Writing well-documented REST APIs Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, writing efficient algorithms, unit tests and modeling data as graphs. #J-18808-Ljbffr