Join the blithequark Team: Transforming Insurance with Technology
blithequark is on a mission to revolutionize the insurance industry through technology excellence. We're seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team, focusing on building high-performance, low-latency platforms and applications that drive our business transformation. As a Senior Engineer at blithequark, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our tech organization, fostering a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
About blithequark
blithequark is a leading insurance company that's leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive business growth. Our engineering team is at the forefront of this transformation, and we're looking for talented professionals like you to join our crew. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity, we're creating a work environment that's both challenging and rewarding.
Position Overview
As a Senior Engineer at blithequark, you'll be part of a dynamic team that works across the organization to deliver critical solutions, transform legacy workflows, and reimagine business processes. You'll collaborate with various teams, including Salesforce CRM, Infrastructure, Architecture, Release Management, Application Security, and Business Product Owners. Your expertise will help drive the development of scalable, resilient distributed systems, and you'll play a key role in designing and building product definitions, leading code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient distributed systems that meet the highest standards of protection and availability
- Scope and drive product definitions, leveraging technical skills to identify the right solutions
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle, including testing and code reviews
- Lead design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
- Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns from a business and technology perspective
- Utilize developer tooling and various Azure tools and services to perform advanced-level Java application design, implementation, and maintenance activities
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices to improve processes within and across teams
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Advanced programming experience with at least two modern languages, such as Java, C++, Python, or C#, including object-oriented design
- Strong understanding of web service integration (REST/SOAP) and enterprise middleware integration tiers (Apache Camel, Spring, Spring Boot)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead projects and interact with clients and sponsors
- Experience building the architecture and design of new and current systems, including architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling
- Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts and Cloud Architecture
- Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
- Strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Flutter and React
- Knowledge of Salesforce standard objects/records, custom object creation, validation rules, and relationships
- Experience with Salesforce Apex, SOQL, Visualforce, and Lightning Aura/LWC components
- Knowledge of building and configuring flows and process builders
- Experience with enterprise integrations utilizing Event-Based Frameworks
- Experience with databases such as MS SQL Server and Oracle
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
- 4+ years of professional software development experience with at least two modern languages
- 3+ years of experience building the architecture and design of new and current systems
- 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
- 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
Career Growth and Learning Benefits
At blithequark, we're committed to helping our engineers grow professionally and personally. You'll have access to:
- Training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Mentorship opportunities with experienced engineers and leaders
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to broaden your expertise
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions
Work Environment and Culture
blithequark is a remote-friendly company that values flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being. Our culture is built on:
- Psychological safety and continuous improvement
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation and experimentation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- Competitive salary ($66,000 - $185,000 per year)
- Premier medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan
- Paid training and licensures
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and experienced engineer looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for blithequark.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a revolutionary company that's transforming the insurance industry with technology. Apply now and join the blithequark team!
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