Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Inclusively; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Staff Software Engineer focusing on backend solutions using Python. This role involves designing and enhancing web applications for the insurance industry while collaborating in a vibrant remote environment. You will leverage your expertise in Python and RESTful services, contribute to front-end development with React and TypeScript, and ensure the security and scalability of our applications. Embrace a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and personal growth while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Holiday and Vacation Time

Health & Wellness Days

Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in web applications using Python.
• Strong understanding of web development cycle and tools.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software using object-oriented principles.
• Develop RESTful services and APIs on Google Cloud.
• Participate in Agile stand-ups with local and remote teams.

Skills

Python

Web Development

RESTful Services

Agile Methodologies

Event-Driven Programming

Microservice Architecture

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Git

Google Cloud

Django

Fast API

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend/ Python) at Applied Systems

Mid-Level, Senior-Level

Posted: 1 week ago

Regular Full-Time

About the job

Make a Difference at Ivans

Digital connectivity is the lifeblood of innovation. At Ivans, a division of Applied, we are at the heart of what is driving innovation across the entire insurance ecosystem. This is just one of the things that makes Ivans such a cool place to work. Making a difference – for the industry and within our team – is what pushes us to do better each day.

Our culture is about more than developing the best technology. It’s about being innovative, investing in our team, creating a customer-centric environment, and setting the industry up for the future.

Position Overview

We’re searching for a Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Python) to join our dynamic team in the remote work environment. The team plays a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of web applications and automated processes for the insurance industry. In this position, you'll primarily focus on building robust back-end solutions using Python, while also contributing to the front-end with React and TypeScript. You will collaborate closely with all members of our Engineering team to support cloud architecture and ensure the seamless operation of our cutting-edge web applications.

To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the team to design and implement software utilizing object-oriented principles, design patterns, and testing practices
• Design user-based interactions through effective front-end architecture
• Design and implement RESTful services and APIs on Google Cloud
• Review code written by peers, focusing on readability and efficiency
• Participate in weekly stand-ups in an Agile environment with both local and remote employees
• Integrate with 3rd party APIs (both REST and SOAP)
• Ensure the entire stack is designed and built for security, speed, and scalability

We’re Excited to Learn More About You

Your experience may include:

• 5+ years of experience building web applications and web services using Python
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools
• Familiarity with Fast API, Django
• Highly experienced with back-end programming languages (Python)
• Proficiency with microservice architecture, event-driven programming, async design
• Git and continuous integration best practices
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a head for problem-solving
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, Kanban a plus
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection
• Strong understanding of Azure or AWS or GCP

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

When You Join Team Ivans, You Can Expect:

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them. You’ll get to work with amazing people on cool innovation that brings the industry forward.

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Your Security Matters:
Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Ivans, a division of Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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About Applied Systems

We are proud to be a Great Place To Work, the only recognition based entirely on what current employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. This certification is a testament to the difference that our team can make when we show up for each other and our customers.

Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest agency and brokerage management systems provider, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people worldwide to safeguard and protect what matters most.

For 40 years, Applied Systems has led an industry we helped to create with a mission to continuously improve the business of insurance. From partnerships, acquisitions, and insurance innovation initiatives, Applied has focused on efforts to be the indispensable partner in our industry.