Senior Software Engineer - CapSpecialty

Senior Software Engineer

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office at either our Hartford, CT or Middleton, WI office locations.

At CapSpecialty, we are a specialty underwriting company being driven by well-informed, entrepreneurial and proactive employees. Come join our exciting company where you can really make an impact, and each individual's unique skills and talents are recognized and valued. You will find an accessible leadership team that welcomes opinions and ideas. We owe much of our success to our collaborative environment and set of three guiding principles rooted in customer-centricity, employee excellence and corporate culture.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages – including an innovative open vacation plan, generous paid sick and parental leave, fully vested matching 401k, company-paid group term life insurance and short- & long-term disability plans, professional and educational growth opportunities, flexible and casual work environment, and recognition for exceptional performance. Please see our full list of Total Rewards here.

CapSpecialty is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will lead the design development, and implementation of technical solutions, ensuring that the solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. The Senior Software Engineer ensures industry best practices are applied to the design, development, and implementation of the technical solution. They will also serve as a mentor to junior developers and provides thought leadership to other team members within the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• In support of project/small enhancement execution – lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions. Troubleshoot and debug solutions as needed. Estimate completion timeframes for assigned work. Mentor junior team members. Coordinate/collaborate with other supporting areas as needed to support application development (e.g., performance/load testing, security, integrations, etc.).
• Provide production support to assigned systems - debug and provide corrective solutions as appropriate. Coordinate solution implementation with product owners and other functional areas as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and business partners to promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Participate in training and/or other self-development learning activities as needed. Proactively learn about the broader ecosystem and business processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, object-orientated programming and database development is required.
• Ability to perform work independently as well as lead/mentor junior team members.
• Exceptional knowledge of development best practice, development tools, and source control management. Strong working knowledge of security standards and methodologies.
• Understands other functional areas within the SDLC and collaborates to provide input as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and solve complex problems.
• Support planning activities by developing execution strategies, identifying issues/risks, and providing task completion estimates.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of systems development experience within the insurance industry is required.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs. at times.

CapSpecialty is a leading provider of specialty insurance and bonds for small- to mid-sized businesses in the U.S., offering casualty, professional liability, surety and fidelity products in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. By working with select partners through a limited distribution model, CapSpecialty's creative, hard-working team provides personalized service and cultivates mutually successful partnerships to deliver positive results. CapSpecialty is an operating subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and its carriers have an A ("Excellent") rating from A.M. Best, writing both admitted and non-admitted policies. For more information, please visit CapSpecialty.com.

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