Associate Software Engineer - Java

Position Summary

Middle & Large Business IT is seeking a highly motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our Agile product development team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for early-career software engineers to develop technical expertise while contributing to the design, development, testing, and support of business-critical applications that enable underwriting, policy administration, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, eager to learn modern software engineering practices, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment to deliver innovative solutions that improve business outcomes. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads.
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to application enhancements, defect resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute unit tests and assist with integration and system testing activities.
• Troubleshoot production and non-production issues and support root cause analysis efforts.
• Collaborate with business partners, product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Learn and apply modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and software delivery.
• Create and maintain technical documentation as required.
• Support cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the MLB IT portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of software development experience (internships and co-op experience considered).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Experience or coursework in one or more programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, C#.
• Basic knowledge of: REST APIs, SQL and relational databases, Git or source control systems, Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and business domains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience with Angular, React, or modern web development frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API development.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI to enhance software development, automate repetitive tasks, and improve engineering efficiency.

Success Factors

• Strong learning agility and curiosity.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Accountability and ownership mindset.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including AI-driven software engineering practices and intelligent automation.
• Commitment to delivering quality solutions that provide business value.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications supporting Middle & Large Business operations.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, APIs, modern application architecture, and AI-enabled development practices.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers and technical leaders.
• Career growth opportunities within the Software Engineering career framework.
• Hands-on experience with modern Agile, DevOps, cloud, and AI-assisted engineering practices.

Compensation

The annualized base pay range for this role is: $70,000 - $105,000.