Lead Software Engineer - AI & Azure Cloud

Selective Insurance; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical direction for scalable cloud-native enterprise software within a Azure-first environment. You will enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers while guiding architecture across teams.

The role emphasizes AI integration using Azure AI Services, modern engineering practices, and a strong focus on quality, security, and efficiency in delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering and architecture experience.
• Deep knowledge of .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and Azure cloud services.
• Advanced proficiency in Azure AI Services for enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with microservices, API-first design, and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of cloud-native full-stack apps with .NET and Azure.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural guidelines.
• Champion best practices in automated testing, CI/CD, IaC, and thorough documentation.
• Architect and integrate AI capabilities using Azure AI Services for analytics and automation.
• Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews to sustain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and deliver features.

Skills

NET/C#

Azure

Microservices

DevOps

REST/GraphQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical direction for scalable cloud-native enterprise software within a Azure-first environment. You will enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers while guiding architecture across teams.

The role emphasizes AI integration using Azure AI Services, modern engineering practices, and a strong focus on quality, security, and efficiency in delivery.