Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

8% 401(k) match

Matching charitable gift program

Bonus plan based on company perfomance

Meal stipends

Associate discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sentry is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join the Commercial Lines IT team in a hybrid work model in Wisconsin. The role involves working with modern web and enterprise technologies, cloud services, and microservices, including Guidewire BillingCenter, Java, Vue, and more.

Visa sponsorship not offered. You will contribute across the full stack in a cloud-first environment, participate in agile processes, and have opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related discipline; or equivalent related work experience. Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience. 5 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude in one or more programming languages and software development concepts.
• Ability to critically evaluate multiple options to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Guidewire, Java and Vue preferred.
• Values continuous learning and personal development.
• Enjoys working in a team focused and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the design, development, and implementation of new and existing programs or solutions.
• Demonstrate ownership over the quality of assigned tasks, preparing test scripts and conducting tests on both new and existing solutions.
• Engage in team delivery functions such as design reviews, code reviews, and scrum meetings.

Skills

Guidewire

Java

Vue

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Apache Camel

CXF

Typescript

Javascript

SQL

Elastic

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Guidewire BillingCenter

Apache Camel

CXF

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join our Commercial Lines IT team.

At Sentry, we’re more than just insurance—and we can offer you more than just a job. We want you to enjoy a career with us, where you’re in the driver’s seat of your career path with access to resources to help you succeed personally and professionally.

This position can be filled as a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Our ideal candidate will have experience with modern web and enterprise technologies, cloud services, & microservices architectures. This role offers opportunities to work with cutting‑edge digital transformation initiatives across our insurance business lines.

For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a valuable contributor to our team. As a Sentry associate, we believe in your skills and knowledge. Your input and participation matters. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Innovate: Through our agile development process, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your creativity and innovation to drive new solutions.
• Learn: Sentry provides several resources to help you further your career and continue your personal development, including Sentry University, LinkedIn Learning, and peer‑led educational sessions and communities.
• Grow: Sentry provides many opportunities to grow in your career. Through meaningful, ongoing conversations around growth and development, we encourage all associates to take ownership in their career path.

• Contribute: You’ll work in a full‑stack, cloud‑first, development environment where you'll have the chance to work in many industry‑leading technologies, including Guidewire BillingCenter, Java, Hibernate, Apache Camel, CXF and Spring Boot Framework, Vue, Typescript, Javascript, SQL, Elastic, and Snowflake. As a Software Engineer, you will:
  1. Engage in the design, development, and implementation of new and existing programs or solutions.
  2. Demonstrate ownership over the quality of assigned tasks, preparing test scripts and conducting tests on both new and existing solutions.
  3. Engage in team delivery functions such as design reviews, code reviews, and scrum meetings.

What it Takes

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related discipline; or equivalent related work experience. Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience. 5 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude in one or more programming languages and software development concepts.
• Ability to critically evaluate multiple options to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Guidewire, Java and Vue preferred.
• Values continuous learning and personal development.
• Enjoys working in a team focused and collaborative environment.

If you have experience or knowledge in the skills listed above, please consider joining our Sentry team!

What You’ll Receive

You can enjoy a complete benefits package, including generous paid time off, 8% 401(k) match, matching charitable gift program, bonus plan based on company performance, meal stipends, associate discounts, volunteer time off and more!

You want a positive work/life balance. Our hybrid work model allows you to enjoy the benefits of working from home on Monday and Friday, but also provides the opportunity for team building and collaboration when working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To help you work effectively and comfortably in both locations, we provide you with equipment to work at home and in the office.

About Sentry

Our Background: We’re part of one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the nation. We’ve earned an A+ rating from AM Best every year since 1992. Our associates bring together diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to make Sentry who we are. We’re honored to earn a spot on Forbes list of America's Best Midsize Employers, joining a select group of 400 companies. We’re in the business of helping others, and that includes the communities where we live and work. Our annual United Way campaign has raised more than $1 million for the past several years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.