Senior Software Engineer (Product)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their New York office. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative product features, ensuring high-quality code and user satisfaction. The position emphasizes a strong technical background and leadership skills within a dynamic, impactful team.

Benefits

100% coverage on healthcare premiums for employees

70% coverage for family healthcare premiums

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with focus on product engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java or similar.
• Experience with modern web frameworks and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to gather user requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain product features to enhance user experience.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

We collaborate with leading insurance providers throughout North America, delivering outstanding outcomes via our AI-driven, evidence-based platform. Our team is well-capitalized with engineering offices in New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver.

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Product team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative products that enhance our platform's functionality and user experience.

This role is 5 days per week onsite in our NY office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain product features and enhancements for our platform.
• Implement best practices in software development to ensure code quality, security, and performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve the technical stack.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on product engineering.
• Proficiency in programming such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Experience with modern web frameworks and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.

Join us at Owl.co and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the insurance industry through technology. Your contributions will play a crucial role in enhancing our products and delivering value to our clients.

Benefits

Why join Owl?

• Industry Leaders: Our technical leadership comes from Meta, Microsoft, X, and Goldman Sachs, bringing world-class expertise to our agile team.
• Market Leadership: We hold the largest market share in our space, offering a proven ROI and maintaining a 100% customer retention rate, with renewals consistently doubling their previous terms.
• Lean & Impact-Driven Team: Our small, nimble team makes swift decisions and encourages direct communication and innovation through a flat organizational structure. You’ll make real, meaningful contributions right from the start.
• Established Product-Market Fit: AI-Driven Product that helps shape an AI-powered enterprise solution for insurance companies across the US and Canada.

• Healthcare benefits: we cover 100% of the premiums for you and 70% for your family (medical, dental & vision)