Senior Software Engineer, AWS

Encova Mutual Insurance Group.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 108,812 - 174,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and income protection plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Encova Mutual Insurance Group. is looking for a skilled software developer to design and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS. This hybrid role requires collaboration in-office three days a week.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with a focus on AWS-native development, strong problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields. Attractive benefits are offered, including a robust retirement plan and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience with AWS services focused on cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with serverless computing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Implement serverless and container-based solutions on AWS.
• Optimize AWS workload performance and costs.

Skills

5+ years of software development experience

AWS-native development

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS Services

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

Compensation

Salary range: $108,812.00 – $174,099.00 annually + bonus + benefits.

Location and Work Arrangement

Columbus, Ohio. Hybrid role with three days in office per week. Must reside in the Columbus, Ohio area for in‑person work and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud‑native applications using AWS services, ensuring performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Implement serverless and container‑based solutions on AWS.
• Develop and optimize APIs using API Gateway, AWS AppSync, and/or GraphQL.
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using AWS CDK, Terraform, and/or CloudFormation.
• Improve reliability and observability by implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting with AWS CloudWatch, X‑Ray, and third‑party tools.
• Optimize AWS workload performance and cost by leveraging autoscaling, caching, and serverless best practices.
• Adopt AI‑assisted tools and practices across the SDLC, including AI governance, enablement, and value tracking.
• Thrive in ambiguous environments through design docs, dependency mapping, cross‑team influence, vendor collaboration, and secure delivery under regulated‑data constraints.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including DevOps, security, and product management to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay up to date on AWS advancements and industry trends to continuously improve cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on AWS‑native development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with serverless computing, container orchestration, and cloud automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architecture using SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (RDS, DynamoDB, or Aurora).
• Solid problem‑solving skills and passion for innovation in cloud‑native solutions.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills with ability to design scalable solutions for complex business needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work across teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑provided life and income protection plans
• Company incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements – Hybrid and remote depending on the role

Encova Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E‑Verify employer.