Principal Software Engineer

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a:

Technical problem solver: Going far beyond simply developing error-free source code, test scripts, components and system architectures, you'll document and build deployment guides aimed at maintaining robust, relevant software

• Customer-centric engineer: Putting clients' needs first, you'll translate customer requirements into technical applications and support the implementation of new software

• Motivated mentor: Exercise your technical chops while coaching and collaborating with junior software engineers.

• Forward thinker: Merely fixing a problem isn't enough - using your proactive mindset and initiative, you'll also identify opportunities to enhance performance, quality and efficiency

We are seeking a principal software engineer to join our team working on GRS Surety's suite of Underwriting Workbench modernization effort across the suite of applications. Specifically, Global Line of Authority, Global Exposure, and Underwriting Assessment solutions are a modern group of web applications built with Java (Springboot), Node, Typescript, React, PostgreSQL and AWS. Our team provides solutions facilitating various core Underwriting functions for the Surety business.

In this role, you will participate in every stage of the software development lifecycle from ideation to production, collaborating closely with architecture, engineering, product, design, stakeholders and other cross functional members. You are also encouraged to leverage dedicated innovation sprints throughout the year to explore new technology. If you have a robust skill set in delivering software at scale across domain, a passion for problem-solving Global solutions and an empathetic approach to mentoring and collaborating with a diverse team, we would love to connect with you!

Responsibilities:

• Deliver features and functionality on the backlog with a strong emphasis on quality, security and scalability.

• Partner with cross functional members to help influence and shape the product roadmap.

• Lead research and proof-of-concept initiatives to develop creative solutions for complex challenges.

• Drive improvement in Agile practices within self-organized team and share ownership of Agile ceremonies with all team members.

• Mentor/Coach other engineers to foster their growth and development.

• Participate in cross portfolio/domain chapters and initiatives to share knowledge and promote continuous learning.

• Provide production support as needed.

• Consistent ability to utilize, create, and maintain core documentation as reference for team & parties dependent on solutions

• Stay connected with latest technology advancement by leveraging dedicated innovation time.
Qualifications

• Expertise in Java (Springboot), Node, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL and AWS, with proven experience building and maintaining user facing applications.

• Experience with third-party solutions, SLAs, agreements, contract terms, and managing relationships a plus.

• 8+ years' experience delivering highly available enterprise grade applications, including a strong focus on security, monitoring, observability and production support.

• Proficient in cloud-native development, including containers (Docker), orchestration tools (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo, Github actions with deployment on Cloud Foundry

• Skilled in using Splunk, Datadog and CloudWatch for monitoring, extracting insights, and troubleshooting issues.

• Experience working in Agile teams with a solid understanding of how to use agile metrics to inform areas of improvement.

• Excellent analytical skills as well as communication skills both verbal and written. Able to explain complicated technical concepts clearly to audience of different background.

Education

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience

About Us
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

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We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

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