API Developer

ValueMomentum; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueMomentum is seeking a seasoned software developer in New Jersey to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using NestJS, Node.js, and MongoDB. You will develop RESTful APIs and microservices for insurance platforms, deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, prompt engineering, and integration of AI services, with strong emphasis on Agile practices and DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of software development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile development teams.
• Strong experience in NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with AWS Cloud services and cloud-native development.
• Good understanding of Microservices Architecture and REST APIs.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with AI tools to improve development productivity and AI-enabled solutions
• Familiarity with Prompt Engineering, AI-assisted development, and LLM integrations
• Knowledge of application security, Git, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices
• Insurance Domain Experience
• Mortgage Insurance domain experience preferred
• Experience with insurance platforms or enterprise policy systems is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using NestJS and Node.js.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise insurance applications.
• Design and optimize MongoDB data models and database performance.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Develop golden records, mapping, data lineage, ontology services using MongoDB and NestJS.
• Integrate Generative AI capabilities into applications where applicable.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and sprint planning.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability.

Skills

NestJS

Node.js

MongoDB

AWS

Java

Typescript

AI tooling

Prompt Engineering

DevOps practices

Event-driven architectures

Infrastructure as Code

Guidewire exposure

AI services integration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Primary Skills: Nest.js, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, Java.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of software development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile development teams
• Strong experience in NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB
• Experience with AWS Cloud services and cloud-native application development
• Good understanding of Microservices Architecture and REST APIs
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, OpenAI APIs, Claude) to improve development productivity and build AI-enabled solutions
• Familiarity with Prompt Engineering, AI-assisted development, and LLM integrations
• Knowledge of application security, Git, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices
• Insurance Domain Experience
• Experience in the Mortgage Insurance domain is preferred.
• Experience working with insurance platforms or enterprise policy systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using NestJS and Node.js.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise insurance applications.
• Design and optimize MongoDB data models and database performance.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Able to develop golden records, mapping, data lineage, ontology services using Mongo DB and NestJS.
• Integrate Generative AI capabilities into applications where applicable.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and sprint planning.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Exposure to Guidewire or other insurance platforms.
• Experience integrating AI services, vector databases, RAG, or AI agents into enterprise applications.
• Passion for continuous learning and adopting emerging AI technologies.

About ValueMomentum

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property and casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We help insurers stay ahead with sustained growth and high performance for enhancing stakeholder value and fostering resilient societies. Trusted by over 100 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest services providers exclusively focused on property and casualty. ValueMomentum is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, with state-of-the‑art delivery centers in Piscataway, NJ; Hyderabad, Pune, and Coimbatore in India; Toronto in Canada; and London in the United Kingdom.

ValueMomentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.