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Software Engineer II

US-CO-Denver
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Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. Whether you’re interested in engineering or development, marketing or sales, or something else – if this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in the US, Canada, and India.

Wage Notice $75,000 - $95,000 + VIP Bonus Job Description

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

As a Software Engineer II, you will be working within an energetic agile team implementing solutions that support a wide range of customers. You will develop high quality web-based applications for new and existing features. You will also have the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to the table to deliver better solutions to our users. 

 

If you love technology, have a passion for software, are hungry to learn, and are driven to contribute to a world-class team of engineers, you’re who we are looking for. 

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:  

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following: 

 
  • Contributes independently to multiple functional and technical areas within a product 

  • Responsible for developing new features and supporting/bug fixing existing features 

  • Designs and scopes new features. 

  • Creates artifacts/documents that are valuable to the team 

  • Responsible for production  

  • Troubleshoot issues across the whole stack - OS, DB, applications, JavaScript, and network 

  • Continued ownership of technical growth including: 

  • Product and business knowledge 

  • Problem solving skills 

  • Technical knowledge 

  • Process knowledge 

  • Share what they know by mentoring other team members 

  • Closely follow industry trends and the open source community 

 

 

Skills & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

 
  • Ensures quality of code written or reviewed 

  • Adheres to quality/technical team standards 

  • Makes decisions in their area of responsibility that help maintainability, reuse, security and performance 

  • Able to diagnose issues and provide solutions for multiple functional and technical areas within a product 

  • Can independently frame problems and perform relevant research 

  • Curious and avid learners 

  • Communicate clearly to explain and defend design decisions 

  • Self-motivated and excellent problem-solvers 

  • Driven to improve, personally and professionally 

  • Mentor and inspire others to raise the bar for everyone around them 

  • Collaborate with their peers, designing pragmatic solutions 

  • Operate best in a fast-paced, flexible work environment 

  • Prepare technical training and information sessions for other staff 

 

 

Qualifications:  

 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience 

  • Design and architecture knowledge 

  • Experience with Agile software development 

  • Have an intense passion for innovating and crafting clean code 

  • 2-3 years of professional experience with Java and common frameworks 

  • Experience with React.js or similar 

  • Can work advanced database magic with relational and NoSQL databases 

  • Are in-tune with high performance and high availability design/programming 

  • Have experience in security best practices for software and data platforms 

  • Enjoy solving problems through the entire application stack 

  • Are interested and capable of learning other programming languages as needed.  

Additional Requirements and Details:

·       Travel required up to 10% of the time.

·       Ability to work remotely with a stable internet connection on an as-needed basis

·       Located and working from an office location (when required)*

·       Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

·       Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

·       Frequent sitting and/or standing.

*Our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19.

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That’s why, at Vertafore, it’s our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

·        Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

·        Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.

·        Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

·        Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

·        Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

·        We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. 

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Qualifications

The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics.  Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance.  Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs.  Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

 

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone.  if you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@vertafore.com

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