Principal Software Engineer, Quoting Platform

Liberty Mutual; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Quoting Platform in the USRM Technology group. You will design, build, and operate AWS-native microservices powering direct-channel quoting and binding, with hands-on delivery and cross-team collaboration across Digital Sales, Olympus (DRC), and SPG.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, architectural influence, and mentoring, with a focus on scalable, reliable services using Java and TypeScript/Node.js on AWS.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience delivering large-scale distributed systems.
• Proven experience with Java and TypeScript/Node.js; full-stack is a plus.
• Hands-on with Spring Boot and event-driven Java frameworks.
• Experience building and operating services on AWS (Fargate, Lambda, S3, IAM).
• NoSQL data stores, esp. DynamoDB; familiarity with DocumentDB/MongoDB.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills.
• Understanding of distributed systems, service integrations, and automation frameworks.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate highly available, scalable microservices and APIs for quoting and binding.
• Lead architecture discussions and system design for complex integrations.
• Build and maintain services on TypeScript/Node.js and Java on AWS (Fargate, Lambda).
• Model and manage data using DynamoDB and DocumentDB; ensure reliability and performance.
• Drive cross-team integration with Digital Sales, Olympus (DRC), and SPG to meet product needs.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in testing, deployment, security, and observability.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• Evaluate and standardize engineering tools and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Java

TypeScript/Node.js

Spring Boot

AWS

DynamoDB

NoSQL

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS Fargate

AWS Lambda

S3

IAM

Job description

Principal Software Engineer, Quoting Platform

Job Locations: US-NH-Portsmouth | US-MA-Boston | US-TX-Plano | US-WA-Seattle | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-OH-Columbus

• ID: 2026-243162
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Grade: 18
• Department: 0055-14474 USRM-Dir Sales Enabl & Shrd Plat Tech
• Market: Corporate Center
• Minimum Salary: USD $120,000.00/Yr.
• Maximum Salary: USD $225,000.00/Yr.
• Recruiter: Damon Oliver
• Internal Application Deadline: 09/09/2026
• Referral Bonus Eligible?: No

Hiring Manager: Chris Mulligan

Principal Software Engineer, Quoting Platform

About the Role

We’re building the next-generation personal-lines quoting platform and are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and operate AWS-native services that power approximately 90% of our direct-channel quoting volume.

You will join the Quoting Platform team within the Distribution portfolio of the USRM Technology organization and help develop and maintain reusable APIs and microservices that support Digital Sales, Olympus (DRC), and the Strategic Partnership Groups (SPG) for new-business quoting and binding.

This is a technical leadership role with hands-on delivery, architecture influence, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate highly available, scalable microservices and reusable APIs that support the insurance quoting and binding lifecycle.
• Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and system design for complex integrations and platform initiatives.
• Build and maintain services across TypeScript/Node.js and Java codebases running on AWS, including Fargate and Lambda.
• Model and manage data using DynamoDB and DocumentDB (or equivalent), ensuring reliability and performance.
• Drive cross-team integration with Digital Sales, Olympus (DRC), and SPG to ensure APIs meet product and partner needs.
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting best practices in testing, deployment, security, and observability.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous reliability/performance improvements.
• Evaluate, adopt, and standardize engineering tools, automation, and CI/CD practices across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including production delivery of large-scale distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Java and TypeScript/Node.js; full-stack experience is a plus.
• Experience with Spring Boot or similar event-driven Java frameworks.
• Proven experience building and operating services on AWS, including Fargate, Lambda, S3, and IAM best practices.
• Practical experience with NoSQL data stores, especially DynamoDB; familiarity with DocumentDB or MongoDB.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, service integrations, and automation frameworks.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives across multiple systems or integration layers and influencing technical direction without formal authority.
• Experience working across teams to standardize engineering approaches and enterprise platform considerations such as security, identity, and scalability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to the insurance quoting lifecycle, underwriting, or digital sales integrations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools or prompt engineering techniques, such as GitHub Copilot or LLM-based assistants, and experience evaluating such tools for enterprise adoption.
• Experience evaluating or adopting engineering tools and platforms at scale.

Why Join Us

You’ll help shape a core platform that powers the majority of our direct quoting volume, work with modern cloud-native technologies, and make a measurable impact across multiple distribution channels.

• This role offers the opportunity to lead architecture and operational excellence, influence cross-functional product delivery, and grow as a technical leader while solving challenging system-design problems.

Education

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience