Senior Software Developer

Benchmark Insurance Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Remote/Hybrid

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Benchmark Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance applications that support our growing insurance brokerage operations. This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while contributing to business-critical systems.

In this position you will lead technical design, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product, operations, and leadership to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and system design.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership teams to deliver solutions.
• Lead technical design and architecture decisions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Review code and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Build and integrate APIs and third-party services.
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Leadership

Independence

Tools

C#

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

.NET

React

Angular

Node.js

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Benchmark Insurance Group

Location: 827 N Loop W Suite B, Houston, TX 77008

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Benchmark Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance applications that support our growing insurance brokerage operations. This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while contributing to business-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications
• Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership teams to deliver solutions
• Lead technical design and architecture decisions
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Review code and mentor junior developers
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
• Build and integrate APIs and third-party services
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience with at least one of the following: C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with modern frameworks (e.g., .NET, React, Angular, Node.js)
• Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and system design
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with SQL or NoSQL databases
• Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred:

• Experience in insurance, fintech, or financial services
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or DevOps practices
• Experience with enterprise system integrations

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lead projects and work independently
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid options)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and leadership opportunities

Work Location

On-site: 827 N Loop W Suite B, Houston, TX 77008

Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 9:00-5:00