Principal Software Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company located in Toronto is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its Enterprise Applications Team. The role involves leading complex projects, designing solutions, and hands-on development while ensuring alignment with the enterprise technology roadmap. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software development, system administration, and cloud-first architectures, with excellent communication and analytical skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are also offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Proficiency in building applications and leveraging third-party solutions.
• Hands-on experience with software development.
• Excellent communication with remote users and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and enhancements with adherence to defined SLAs.
• Provide hands-on support for applications.
• Participate actively in solution design for enterprise applications.

Skills

Software development

System administration

Cloud-first architecture

Service-oriented architecture

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft coding languages

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity :

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an IT professional who possesses extensive technical and delivery skill to join our Toronto based Enterprise Applications Team as a Principal Software Engineer. This role will drive the implementation of our technical architecture and be integral to the solutioning and design for critical automation efforts. Solutions will involve the integration of vendor packages and custom solutions and the candidate must possess a passion for delivering value through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead / Manage small to large complex projects and enhancements including hands-on software development adhering to the defined SLAs.
• Provide hands on support for applications as needed.
• Actively participate in solution design and programming for Enterprise applications.
• Ensure alignment of technical architecture of the application with the enterprise technology roadmap.
• Establish and ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software, tools, and integration methods.
• Oversee development activity (e.g., conduct code reviews, process adherence) and provide guidance to team members, both internal and external.
• Present technical solution to our Enterprise Architecture Review Board.
• Help create documentation to provide user support for programs and for production / operating procedures.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience as a Principal Software Engineer with deep experience in building applications and leveraging third party solutions wherever applicable.
• Hands-on expertise with software development and system administration.
• Proven expertise in cloud-first and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Expert level knowledge of coding languages in the Microsoft suite.
• Diverse technical background with desire and ability to be hands on throughout the project lifecycle.
• Excellent observation and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with remote users and vendors.
• Adept and eager to becoming knowledgeable in the business use of the systems platform implemented.
• Understanding of the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is desirable; not required.
• Independently motivated with a “team player” mentality with an ability to offer flexibility while maintaining focus on solution delivery.
• Experience supervising teams of local and off-shore IT development resources.

BHSI Offers

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
• A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.
• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits. Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term). Life Insurance. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Critical Illness Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match. Generous holiday and Paid Time Off. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave.