Software Lead Architect

USI Insurance Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled software engineer to architect and develop innovative technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with teams to create scalable applications using cutting-edge technologies like React and TypeScript. You will mentor junior developers, ensure application security, and maintain high coding standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact business initiatives. If you are passionate about technology and eager to lead projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software design and development.
• Expert-level knowledge in React, TypeScript, and C#/.Net.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and architect custom software solutions.
• Ensure performance and operational reliability of applications.

Skills

React

TypeScript

C#/.Net

UI/UX frameworks

Redux

Azure SQL Database

Cosmos DB

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Material UI

Vite

Job description

General Description:Responsible to engineer and architect technology solutions to support business initiatives. Coordinate software development activities on initiatives to improve existing technology and streamline processes.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure performance and operational reliability of applications
• Ensure data integrity and security of applications
• Engineer and architect custom software solutions utilizing USI approved technologies
• Create and document end to end system integration designs and deployment strategies
• Develop enterprise coding standards and drive process improvements
• Provide estimates for development efforts
• Break down tasks and identify resource allocation, including offshore team members
• Collaborate with team members for task assignments, pseudo code and or class definitions
• Create a collaborative development environment. Encourage new ideas for finding solutions to common problems
• Mentor team members on design patterns and code reusability
• Conduct code reviews and provide a positive environment for feedback and new ideas
• Prototype end to end solutions for new technologies being implemented. Identify roadblocks and alternate solutions early in the process.
• Keep the application stack current – remediate technical debt.
• Communicate with project management and other IT leadership. Provide progress updates, identify risks and offer solutions
• Create documentation of designs and solutions
• Ensure proper unit testing occurs

Cyber Security Job Responsibilities:

• Operate in accordance with USI Policies for the Information Security Program (PISP) and USI Standards for the Information Security Program (SISP)
• Keep up to date with security updates and improvements. Implement improvements as appropriate.
• Protect systems against unauthorized access by appropriately defining access.
• Upgrade systems by implementing and maintaining security and technical controls.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert-level understanding and practical experience in developing and maintaining large-scale applications using React, Typescript, and C#/.Net
• Extensive knowledge of React Hooks and advanced React patterns
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, including type definitions, interfaces, generics, and advanced TypeScript features
• Proficient with UI/UX frameworks for building scalable, responsive, and accessible UI components_ Material UI preferred
• Experience with frontend build tooling_Vite experience preferred
• Experience with Redux and Redux Toolkit (RTK Query) for managing global state in large applications preferred
• Expertise with database design, development, maintenance, and performance tuning
• Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Azure architectural best practices and services
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization flows and security best practices and compliance
• 7+ years designing software solutions. 3+ years leading other developers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development life-cycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills.

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