Software Engineer II (Sagitta)

Software Engineer II (Sagitta) Location Hybrid remote in Windsor, CT : $75,000-$115,000 + VIP Bonus

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. Whether you're interested in engineering or development, marketing or sales, or something else - if this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in the US, Canada, and India.

$75000 - $115000 / year

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be working within an energetic agile team implementing solutions that support a wide range of customers. You will develop high quality web-based applications for new and existing features. You will also have the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to the table to deliver better solutions to our users.

If you love technology, have a passion for software, are hungry to learn, and are driven to contribute to a world-class team of engineers, you're who we are looking for.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Contributes independently to multiple functional and technical areas within a product

• Responsible for developing new features and supporting/bug fixing existing features

• Unit and integration testing

• Creates artifacts/documents that are valuable to the team

• Debugging issues across the whole stack - OS, DB, applications, JavaScript, and network

• Share what they know by mentoring other team members

• Writes well-designed, testable code

• Develops new features and supporting/bug fixing in existing and new features for a wide range of products

• Troubleshoots issues across the whole stack - OS, DB, applications, JavaScript, and network

• Participates in code reviews, both of your own code and as a reviewer.

• Provides feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement.

• Conducts technical research on new technology for possible new aspects of a product or components needing redesign or updating.

• Prepares product documentation, support materials, and internal documentation.

• Mentors and inspires others to raise the bar for everyone around them

• Shares what they know; Prepares internal technical training and information sessions

• Follows industry trends and the open-source community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adheres to quality/technical team standards

• Able to diagnose issues and provide solutions for multiple functional and technical areas within a product

• Can independently frame problems and perform relevant research

• Collaborate with their peers, designing pragmatic solutions

• Operate best in a fast-paced, flexible work environment

• Prepare technical training and information sessions for other staff

• Enjoy solving problems through the entire application stack

• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• An innate curiosity about how things work; proactively acquires new skills and learns new tools and technologies to troubleshoot issues.

• A team player and excellent collaborator

• Cares about quality and knows what it means to ship high-quality code; able to define and adhere to quality/technical team standards

• Proficient with relevant tools and technologies to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone. if you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected]

Just a note, this contact information is for accommodation requests only.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience

• 2-3 years of professional experience with Java/.NET and common frameworks

• Experience with JavaScript. React.js or similar

• Experience working in an Agile environment required

• Experience working with relational and NoSQL Databases

• Experience with RESTful web services

• Experience in security best practices for software and data platforms

• Are interested and capable of learning other programming languages as needed.

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

• Located and working from an office location.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.

• #LI-Hybrid

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

• Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

• Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.

• Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

• Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

• Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

• We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings .

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.