Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner providing a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages. As part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern full-stack applications across frontend, backend, API, integration, and database layers.
• Drive technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions that promote scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Take ownership of complex features and initiatives from concept through production deployment and ongoing support.
• Contribute to system modernization efforts, technical roadmaps, and continuous platform improvements.
• Partner with architects and engineering leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and long-term technology strategy.
• Lead by example through strong engineering practices and collaboration.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive software development experience with demonstrated success delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Strong proficiency in C# or similar object-oriented programming languages, applying SOLID principles and writing clean, maintainable code.
• Solid front-end development experience using Angular or similar frameworks, building responsive and accessible user interfaces.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, NoSQL databases, and caching systems including SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and Redis with understanding of schema design and query optimization.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable RESTful APIs, micro or domain-bounded services, and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience building and supporting cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and modern cloud architecture patterns.
• Experience with containerization technologies and modern deployment methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Duck Creek Policy Administration System is a plus.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or serving as a technical lead on significant projects.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive consensus on technical decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Growth mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and helping others succeed.