Senior Software Engineer

Overview

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications and systems that support business objectives. This role serves as a technical leader within the engineering team, driving best practices, mentoring developers, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. The Senior Software Engineer collaborates closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and innovation.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications and services.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Review code and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and production issues.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps initiatives.
• Implement and maintain security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
• Document technical designs, processes, and system architecture.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development.
• Cloud certifications or other relevant technical certifications.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams.

The expected salary range for this role is USD $100,200.00 - USD $125,000.00 Yr. 

 

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the comensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

 

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

 

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.