Software Engineer II

Duck Creek; Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Duck Creek seeks an experienced Software Engineer II to design, code, and configure solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, using AI-assisted development tools with careful validation. You will work on Azure-based deployments, infrastructure-as-code, and contribute to the Duck Creek Platform ecosystem.

Minimum 10+ years in software development with leadership experience and strong domain knowledge in Insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Sciences, or related field.
• Total Work Experience: 10+ years (software development), 6 years minimum
• Leadership Experience: 2 years minimum, 4 years preferred
• Product Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred
• Domain Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, and configures solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, with little guidance from senior software engineers - using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation while independently validating all AI-generated output for correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Debugs and resolves moderate complexity software bugs or issues, working independently, and finds the real root cause and provides a fix without collateral damage - applying systematic debugging practices, including when using AI tooling to assist investigation.
• Writes automated unit and integration-level tests under own direction, including end-to-end test coverage using modern test automation frameworks.
• Designs and implements Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipeline changes for cloud-based (Azure) deployments with minimal guidance.
• Creates a conceptual design/architecture for small-scale software solutions with guidance from an architect or more senior software engineer.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior software engineers, including on the effective and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Follows development standards and effectively demonstrates technical solutions to other software engineers in code reviews - including reviewing AI-assisted contributions with the same rigor as hand-written code.
• Assists in making source code management decisions for one or more teams.
• Performs complex source code management tasks independently.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Java/.NET

SQL & relational DB design

XML/XSLT

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5 & CSS

Azure Cloud

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Pester

AI-assisted coding tools

Duck Creek knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

Software Development Lifecycle

Insurance domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Sciences or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Pester

Duck Creek Platform

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Title

Software Engineer II

Position Overview

The Software Engineer II is responsible to design, code, and/or configure solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, and to create conceptual design/architecture for small scale software solutions.

What You'll Do

• Designs, codes, and/or configures solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, with little guidance from senior software engineers - using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation while independently validating all AI-generated output for correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Debugs and resolves moderate complexity software bugs or issues, working independently, and finds the real root cause and provides a fix without collateral damage - applying systematic debugging practices, including when using AI tooling to assist investigation.
• Writes automated unit and integration-level tests under own direction, including end-to-end test coverage using modern test automation frameworks.
• Designs and implements Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipeline changes for cloud-based (Azure) deployments with minimal guidance.
• Creates a conceptual design/architecture for small-scale software solutions with guidance from an architect or more senior software engineer.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior software engineers, including on the effective and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
• Follows development standards and effectively demonstrates technical solutions to other software engineers in code reviews - including reviewing AI-assisted contributions with the same rigor as hand-written code.
• Assists in making source code management decisions for one or more teams.
• Performs complex source code management tasks independently.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or higher education level, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Information Sciences, and/or related field.
• Total Work Experience: 10+ years (software development), 6 years minimum
• Leadership Experience: 2 years minimum, 4 years preferred
• Product Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred
• Domain Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors

• Expert in object-oriented design, Java or .NET development, relational OLTP queries, and relational database design.
• Expert in XML/XSLT document design, JavaScript/TypeScript development, HTML5 & CSS.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform), and containerization/orchestration concepts (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expert with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or equivalent) and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Pester, or similar), including diagnosing pipeline and deployment failures.
• Expert in Duck Creek Policy, Billing, Claims, Engagement (AP), or Data Insights.
• Understands how the Duck Creek Suite operates with an understanding of all the applications.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) as part of the daily development workflow, with sound independent judgment on when to trust, verify, or override AI suggestions, and able to mentor others in doing the same.
• Excels in the ability to manage deadlines, communicate in a team, and operate independently with guidance.
• Expert in how to estimate, analyze, and execute the Software Product Development Lifecycle with Agile methodology.
• Excels in Insurance domain knowledge.

Core Competencies

Our team is built on strong core values that guide how we work and grow together. We prioritize clear and thoughtful communication, fostering open collaboration across diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals. We approach challenges with curiosity and critical thinking, seeking creative solutions while remaining adaptable in a fast-changing environment. We take accountability for our work and outcomes, holding ourselves to high standards of integrity and professionalism. Above all, we are committed to doing the right thing-treating others with respect, embracing continuous learning, and engaging inclusively across cultures and backgrounds.

Location & Working

Duck Creek is a flexible-first company, offering employees autonomy in how they manage their day-to-day work. As part of our Flying Together approach, we are thoughtfully increasing opportunities for in-person collaboration by focusing on hiring in designated locations.

Role is aligned to a specific location, and you are expected to reside within reasonable proximity to that location. You will partner with your leader to participate in meaningful in-person moments that support team connection, collaboration, and business priorities.

At the start of your employment, your work may be performed remotely, subject to business needs and company guidelines. As our Flying Together approach continues to evolve, you may be expected to transition to a hybrid work arrangement, including working from a designated office location on a schedule determined by your leader and organizational needs.

The Company reserves the right to modify your work arrangement, including location expectations and in-person requirements, based on business needs, organizational policy, or regulatory considerations.

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