Senior Software Engineer I, Insurance Services

PORCH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; India; Remote; INR 2,475,000 - 3,465,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retiral benefits

12 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Porch Group in India is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I to join the Insurance Services Engineering team. You will craft backend services, extract property attributes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using modern cloud and data techniques.

The role requires 5+ years of software development, strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills, and production JVM experience (Scala). Remote work with US overlap is expected; applicants near Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, or Pune are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or four years of equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency with SQL, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Production JVM language experience, preferably Scala.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), or CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to develop and extract property attributes using regex, LLMs, or other techniques.
• Contribute to backend services with clean, well-tested code following Porch Engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, seeking feedback and learning from teammates.
• Tackle well-defined tasks and complete them within reasonable time, communicating progress.
• Build knowledge of primary services and tools, navigating microservices and cloud infra.
• Follow established patterns and frameworks to sharpen engineering judgment.

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

Scala

Java

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Kafka

CI/CD

Job description

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance 3) to protect the whole home As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies. In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer I

Location

India

Workplace Type

Remote

Job Summary

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Software Engineer I. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Insurance Services Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with a passion for solving complex problems, and some background in the Property & Casualty technology space.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to develop and extract property attributes using regular expressions, large language models, or other techniques
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend services with clean and well-tested code, learning Porch Engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions, seeking feedback and learning from more experienced team members
• Take on well-defined tasks and complete them in a reasonable amount of time, communicating status and progress effectively within the team
• Develop knowledge of the primary services and tools used by the team and learn how to navigate microservices architecture and cloud infrastructure
• Follow established patterns and frameworks while developing your engineering judgment

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or four years of equivalent work experience)
• Experience: 5+ years of software development experience.
• Technical experience: Proficiency with SQL, preferably PostgreSQL
• Production JVM language experience, preferably Scala
• Familiarity with data science concepts, data labeling, or information extraction
• Exposure to concepts and terminology used in property inspections, real estate assessments, or home condition reporting
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), event-driven systems (Kafka), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), or CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to Scala
• Proven experience working with US based business teams.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English language.
• Must currently reside in or are located within 150 km of Greater Delhi NCR, Greater Bangalore, or Greater Pune

Working Hours

8 Hours (Excluding breaks) 4 Core US Hours Overlap (7:30pm– 11:30pm IST), 4 flexible hours (IST)

Workspace

A quiet space to work, an internet connection of at least 30 Mbps download | 10 Mbps upload

Application Window

The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from September 15, 2026. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs.

What You Will Get

Pay Range*: 2,475,000 INR - 3,465,000 INR Annually *Please know your actual pay at Porch will reflect a number of factors among which are your work experience and skillsets, job-related knowledge, alignment with market and our Porch employees, as well as your geographic location.

Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial well-being. Our benefits include medical insurance, accident insurance and retiral benefits. Our wellness programs include 12 company-paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, privilege/earned leave, casual/sick leave, paid maternity and paternity Leaves, and weekly wellness events. #LI-PT1 #LI-REMOTE

Company Culture and Diversity

Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Values

• No Jerks / No Egos
• Be Ambitious
• Solve Each Problem
• Care Deeply
• Together We Win

Additional Context

In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED. Today, we are a truly global team hiring for positions (many fully remote) across the United States, Mexico, and India. Our Story Our Companies Investor Relations / News

About Us

We are a leading vertical software and insurance platform and are positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. Porch differentiates and looks to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by: 1) Providing the best services for homebuyers 2) Being led by advantaged underwriting in insurance 3) Protecting your whole home

Inclusivity Statement

• We trust our team members with significant responsibilities, which creates true ownership opportunities and meaningful contributions. This culture of empowerment and accountability drives individual personal growth and our overall company's success!