Senior Developer

USLI; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Profit-sharing

Free lunch onsite

Development courses

Job summary

USLI seeks a senior software development leader to guide a high-performance team responsible for creating and maintaining applications for mobile, web and in-house systems. You will mentor engineers, oversee initiatives, and ensure high standards of code quality and performance, while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.

The role requires strong OO design, .NET expertise and close partnership with business and IT leadership; most work is performed on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proficient in OO design, .NET framework, and software architecture.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology.
• On-site work required 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day oversight and direction on medium-sized team initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high standards of code quality and performance.
• Mentor team members on complex technical subjects and best practices.
• Drive code reuse across the development lifecycle and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT leadership to align technical and business goals.
• Foster a collaborative, result-driven team environment and encourage professional development.
• Stay updated with new technologies and mentor peers on adoption.
• Advise on system design and architectural improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mentorship skills

Adaptability

Agile/SCRUM

Education

College degree / Certifications

Tools

OO design

.NET framework

Job description

About Us

At USLI, we’re not just about insurance — we are committed to making a difference, both internally and externally. Our community is built upon five values: Caring, Attitude, Respect, Empathy and Energy. Our commitment to these values leads us to make better decisions and furthers our true sense of community. By joining our team, you'll be part of a vibrant organization that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of insurance and make a meaningful impact.

Your Role

You will guide a high-performance team in the creation and maintenance of applications for mobile, web and in-house systems. You will take on a leadership role, combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to ensure the success of the team. Your responsibilities will include overseeing team initiatives, mentoring others and ensuring high standards of code quality and performance. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex systems and be instrumental in fostering a collaborative, result-driven team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Provide day-to-day oversight and direction on medium-sized team initiatives, offering guidance and support
• Technical expertise: Lead by example with a deep understanding of Object-Oriented principles, .NET framework and system design standards
• System design and coding: Design and implement new feature sets with minimal architecture involvement, ensuring adherence to coding standards and recommending refactoring phases when necessary
• Mentorship: Mentor and support team members on complex technical subjects and best practices
• Code reuse: Manage and optimize code reusability across the development lifecycle
• Innovation: Continuously provide innovative solutions to solve complex technical issues and mentor peers on new technologies
• Collaboration: Keep up with new technologies and developments in the software development field, collaborating with peers and providing developer feedback to leaders
• Problem-solving: Use strong problem-solving skills to resolve team conflicts and proactively address development challenges
• Professional development: Complete continuing education programs as part of the annual Training and Development Plan, helping others to become stronger developers

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to guide a team effectively and encourage personal accountability
• Problem-solving: Ability to solve complex technical problems and mentor others on solutions
• Communication skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to work with business leaders, developers and IT leadership
• Mentorship skills: Ability to mentor team members on technical topics and foster their professional development
• Adaptability: Ability to respond to and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• College degree, technical certifications or equivalent industry/technical experience
• Minimum of 10+ years of software development experience
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more technology disciplines
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM methodology and strong understanding of system workflows
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, with some overtime as needed
• All positions are required to work on-site 75% of the time unless indicated otherwise in the job description

What We Offer

One of the advantages of working at USLI is the competitive salary and benefits program we offer full-time and eligible part-time employees. Benefits include performance-based triannual bonuses, medical benefits paid at 100% for full-time employees and 80% for eligible part-time employees, a profit‑sharing program, free lunch every day while onsite and more than 450 annual personal and professional development courses.

Why USLI

At USLI, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the rich diversity of all ethnicities, nationalities, abilities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds and life experiences. We understand the importance of continuous learning, self-reflection, acknowledging our biases and expanding our perspectives beyond our own. We actively encourage open dialogue on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to support a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute at their fullest potential. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment where our shared values drive us toward excellence.