Senior Software Engineer

WHO WE AREBerkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is dedicated to being the best workers compensation insurance company by providing compassionate care to injured workers, superior service to our customers and compelling opportunities for our employees. BHHC has earned an enviable record of success and growth in the insurance industry while growing a culture centered around inclusion and collaboration. We pride ourselves on maintaining our small company feel and recognize that attracting and retaining high quality talent is essential to the success of our company. Come be a part of our growing team!
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORThe Senior Software Engineer is a Microsoft, full-stack engineer who develops the right technological solutions to complex problems and possesses long-term vision in bringing value to end-users. This includes leading team efforts in coordinating workflow and removing system bottlenecks within a fast-paced, small team, Agile development environment. As a technical expert, this individual will also actively participate in the mentorship and development of mid-level and junior-level teammates.

• Actively mentors/coaches junior teammates to deliver technological solutions that provide value and meet departmental objectives. Fosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among teammates that allows for disagreement over ideas with expeditious resolution and appreciation for diversity, sparking cohesiveness and an effective working dynamic. Provides technical support as needed.
• Identifies roadblocks, vulnerabilities, and issues caused by improper use of tools and provides long-term solutions to correct.
• Collaborates with business partners, department Management, and other senior members of the Business Applications unit to define project features and oversees delivery of high-quality, reliable web applications.
• Researches and develops prototypes of complex design solutions to address business needs. Drafts clear specifications for implementation.
• Performs unit testing and delivers defect-free code to integration layer.
• Monitors application performance at post-deployment stage and makes necessary revisions as needed.
• Performs code review of peer implementations and provides necessary corrections. Takes advantage of teachable moments, providing guidance to peer for future success.

HOW YOU'D FIT IN

• The candidate is required to become a Microsoft full stack expert mastering coding in C#, Java Script, CSS/SCSS/LESS, using MVC, Bootstrap, Kendo UI, JQuery, REST APIs, Dependency Injection, Dapper, test automation components, all of this under .NET Core Framework, EF Core and a DDD (Domain Driver Design) Microservices oriented architecture.
• Education: B.A. / B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• 15+ years’ experience developing web and Windows desktop applications.
• 5+ years’ experience with Web UI technologies (e.g., CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax); with writing test cases at high level code coverage, and testing UI changes through code via automation framework (e.g., Selenium). Effectively leading teams and mentoring junior software engineers
• Technical Skills: Expertise in:
• Domain Driven Design and application via modern microserve-based architecture;
• SQL and/or NoSQL data stores; code review and acceptance processes to improve code quality; Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques; TFS, AzureDevOps, Visual Studio 2017 or 2019, and Git repository; Containerization technology (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration); and, Cloud architectures and services (AWS, Google, Azure)
• Solid understanding of security issues and defensive programming techniques
• Demonstrated ability to translate written requirements into technical design specifications
• Certifications: AWS, Google, and/or Azure preferred

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLYHealth and Wellness:

• Comprehensive medical plans with low premiums for you and your family
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company sponsored life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability insurance
• Wellness reimbursement for health club memberships and other health and mental wellness activities

Financial:

• 401k plan with employer match
• Paid time off with generous accrual policy
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program to help foster your continued growth
• Employee discounts across Berkshire companies including Geico, See's Candies, etc.

Culture:

• Diverse atmosphere focused on inclusion, transparency and integrity
• Relaxed atmosphere with casual dress code
• Paid volunteer time and office-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee Assistance Program to help with your financial, legal, and personal concerns

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NOTE: BHHC does not conduct interviews via social media (e.g. Google hangout, LinkedIn, etc.). Please be aware that any such contact is fraudulent and we advise that you not provide any personal information. This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888.897.7781 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. We will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by local ordinance. Additionally, no applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense except to the extent necessary to obtain a necessary license or to comply with The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of l994, which prohibits the employment by an insurance company of persons convicted of certain crimes, unless a waiver is obtained.