Software Engineer (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

8% 401(k) match

Matching charitable gift program

Bonus plan based on company perform an

Meal stipends

Associate discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sentry is seeking a software professional in Wisconsin to contribute to full-stack development in a cloud-first environment. You will engage in design, development, and implementation of new and existing programs, using Guidewire, Java, and Vue, while embracing agile practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and ownership of quality, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Aptitude in programming languages and software development concepts.
• Ability to evaluate multiple options to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with Guidewire, Java and Vue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply creativity and innovation within an agile development process to drive new solutions.
• Engage in design, development, and implementation of new and existing programs or solutions.
• Demonstrate ownership over the quality of tasks, prepare test scripts and conduct tests.
• Engage in team delivery activities such as design reviews, code reviews, and scrum meetings.

Skills

Programming concepts

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Agile development

Independent work

Continuous learning

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Guidewire

Java

Vue

Job description

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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.

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.

What You’ll Receive

• 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

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

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. Our associates are the most important part of our company. We became one of the most financially strong mutual insurance companies in the U.S. by striving to provide the best possible service to our business customers. We do this by having conversations, forming relationships, and getting to know the people we work with and their businesses. We make that same commitment to our associates. When you join Sentry, we don’t just want you to perform tasks each day. We want you to enjoy your time with us. You’re in the driver’s seat of your career path here—sharing feedback, creating goals, accessing professional development resources, and identifying how you can contribute to both your success and the success of the company. Yes, we work hard. But we work with the purpose of helping others, and with the understanding that there’s more to life than work. We invite you to learn more about us. You’ll find we’re much more than insurance.