Software Engineer

Description Company Description: Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn. Who We Are Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida. Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers. What We Are Looking For The Full Stack Senior Software Engineer’s role is to build new features and maintain our digital platform. To ensure success in this role, candidates should have advanced programming skills, experience with end-to-end digital application development, system architecture & troubleshooting, excellent interpersonal skills, and be a great team player. This role will report to the AI Engineer and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters. What You Will Do Implement scalable REST APIs and application UIsIdentify bottlenecks and improve software efficiencyTroubleshoot and fix bugsContribute towards unit tests and test-automation Contribute to system architecture and infrastructure as code using TerraformDocumentation for internal and external clients What We Provide Salaried, DOELong-Term Incentive PlanFull-TimeFull Benefits Package Available What We Believe Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate! At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. Requirements What We Require: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field3-5 years of experience as full stack engineerNestJS(Node.js) backend, PostgreSQLReact/Next.js +T ypeScript frontendDeep understanding of relational database systemsStrong bias toward action and ownershipExceptional communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with or interest in AI-assisted development workflowsSnowflake experienceAuth0 experience