Backend Software Engineer – AI-Driven Insurance Platform

Brightway Insurance; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightway Insurance is seeking a Software Engineer to join a data-rich, growing franchise. You will design and build production software that powers our platform for agents, advisors, and customers, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance.

You’ll work across teams to deliver features quickly, with hands-on coding in Node.js and/or Python, APIs integration, and cloud-based microservices in AWS/Azure/GCP. A strong appetite for learning AI-enabled tooling is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years of professional experience building and delivering production software systems.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages and web development frameworks; experience with Node.js and/or Python is a strong plus.
• Experience building backend services and APIs, including integrating third-party platforms and services.
• Familiarity with cloud based and distributed systems, including microservices architectures and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Comfort working in an agile development environment with an emphasis on iterative delivery, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in applying AI-enabled tools and technologies to practical, production use cases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software systems powering Brightway’s platform for agents, advisors, and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship features quickly and reliably.
• Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Translate business needs into practical technical solutions using custom software and off-the-shelf tools.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues with ownership of the systems built.
• Improve software quality by addressing technical debt and refining designs.

Skills

Node.js

Python

APIs

AI tooling

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Brightway Insurance is seeking a Software Engineer to join a data-rich, growing franchise. You will design and build production software that powers our platform for agents, advisors, and customers, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance.

You’ll work across teams to deliver features quickly, with hands-on coding in Node.js and/or Python, APIs integration, and cloud-based microservices in AWS/Azure/GCP. A strong appetite for learning AI-enabled tooling is valued.