Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That's why at Applied we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game we're not just redefining what's achievable we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer interested in transforming the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to delivering results a passion for quality and the ability to solve technical problems as we build solutions while simplifying and scaling along the way.
At Applied we're committed to our work customers having fun and most importantly to each other's success. Within the Technology Team you'll partner with our global team of engineers and product managers designing architecting building and testing impactful products. The Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer will contribute to our product vision by delivering a high level of quality and technical excellence. Success will require fluency in SaaS-based application development test automation analytical skills and unwavering dedication to software quality.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the design development and delivery of releasable high-quality backend services and APIs primarily using Go (Golang).
- Author backend code aligned with internal standards and architectural guidance to ensure maintainability scalability and consistency across platform services
- Design build and evolve APIs and service integrations that consume and process data from internal and external platforms
- Develop maintain and update automated tests for backend services as functionality evolves
- Assess the impact of changes by actively participating in code reviews design reviews and technical discussions with engineering and product teams
- Architect and maintain scalable services intended for deployment in Kubernetes environments; ensure services align with cloud-native best practices
- Monitor backend services and API performance in production and non-production environments
- Debug and resolve service-level errors data issues and performance bottlenecks
- Continuously learn about new backend tools platforms and technologies
As a Senior Software Engineer you will also:
- Support the team by providing detailed feedback during code reviews and guiding complex backend and API-related problem solving
- Contribute to technical decisions by identifying opportunities and risks related to service architecture data flow and integrations
- Share knowledge of backend languages frameworks API design patterns data access strategies testing approaches and tooling
- Support continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation championing principles-based approaches to backend design implementation and testing
We're looking for someone who:
- Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely
- Your experience should include some or all of the following:
- 3+ years of production experience specifically using Go (Golang) to build APIs.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful or event-driven APIs and integrating with platform-level data sources
- Strong proficiency with Kubernetes (containerization orchestration Helm charts and service mesh concepts).
- Hands-on experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) specifically with data-centric services like Pub/Sub and BigQuery.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including backend-focused SDLCs coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations
- Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) frameworks like Debezium.
The Senior Software Engineer position requires:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend focus
- Experience providing technical guidance and support to other engineers particularly in backend architecture and integration challenges
- Advanced communication skills with the ability to distill complex backend API and data concepts to support team problem solving
- Proven ability to advance technical discussions debates and reviews while contributing to positive and constructive communication across the team
- 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!
Location
Candidate will need to reside in North America working arrangement will be remote.
When You Join Team Applied 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.
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
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $60000 - $160000. To determine a new team member's starting pay we consider a variety of factors including someone's depth breadth and variety of experience skills and responsibilities. Depending on the role team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At 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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Skills Required
- 3+ years of production experience using Go (Golang) to build APIs
- Strong proficiency with Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with GCP specifically with data-centric services
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend focus
- Experience providing technical guidance to other engineers
What the Team is Saying
Applied Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Benefits begin on day one and include multiple paid time off types such as vacation sick holidays birthday volunteer time floating holidays wellness days and generous PTO options.
- Parental & Family Support—Six weeks of paid parental leave for all parents including adoption is provided alongside family medical leave childcare support and onsite mother’s rooms.
- Inclusive Benefits Coverage—Health coverage explicitly includes mental‑health benefits transgender health care and abortion travel support complemented by FSAs and wellness incentives.
Applied Systems Insights
What We Do
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That’s why at Applied we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. At Applied we have a mission and a vision that guide us values that anchor us and a determination to achieve that propels us forward. We push the boundaries of innovation to solve the biggest challenges in insurance – helping us earn the title of indispensable partner from our customers. Our teammates show up as they are creating an authentic environment that fosters collaboration curiosity and connections – and one that doesn’t waste time on the unnecessary confines of corporate bureaucracy or hierarchy. No matter the role or title you have a voice at the table space to work hard and achieve and unending opportunities to be a great teammate.
Why Work With Us
Our commitment to you is simple: when you bring your best we promise you a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
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