Software Developer I

About GAINSCO

Founded in 1978, GAINSCO offers property and casualty insurance with an emphasis on non-standard personal auto policies. It serves drivers nationwide by providing minimum-limits personal auto coverage, making insurance more accessible to a broader market. In In 2020 GAINSCO, Inc. and its subsidiaries were acquired, making a significant milestone that strengthened GAINSCO’s ability to grow and expand its reach in the personal auto industry market while continuing to build on its decades of specialized expertise.

Join a team that is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and long-term success.

Who We Are

At GAINSCO, we are a team driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We celebrate achievements, encourage innovative thinking, and recognize the unique strengths each person brings. Our people truly set us apart.

If you’re seeking a company where your contributions are valued, your efforts have a visible impact, and your dedication is recognized, take the next step in your career with us.

GAINSCO is seeking a Software Developer I to support the development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions that align with business goals and user needs. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to design and deliver applications that enhance our insurance services.

What does a Software Developer do at GAINSCO?

• Design, code, test, and debug applications using modern software development practices.
• Review existing software and identify opportunities to improve system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver business-focused solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues, evaluate solution options, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work in a high-accountability, team-oriented environment that values transparency, learning, and operational excellence.

What is required?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced technical certification is preferred.

Experience:

• 1 or more years of software development experience designing, coding, testing, and debugging software is required.
• 1 or more years of experience with a managed object-oriented programming language, such as C#, Kotlin, Java, or similar is required.
• 1 or more years of database development experience, such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar is required.
• 1 or more years of experience with unit testing frameworks, such as NUnit, xUnit, JUnit, or similar is required.
• 1 or more years of experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines is required.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS is preferred.

Skills and abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple solution paths.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a self-learning mindset.
• Ability to raise concerns early, accept feedback, and continuously improve.
• Ability to persevere through challenges and obstacles.
• Comfort working in a transparent, trust-based team environment.

What else do you need to know?

• Hybrid
• Excellent benefits package medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental Leave Policy
• 401K + Company Match
• PTO Plan + Paid Company determined Holidays.

**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**

All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.

GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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