Senior Software Engineer - Boston Massachusetts

Company: Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted On: 05/01/2025

Senior Software EngineerPlymouth Rock Assurance is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our eCommerce team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable solutions for robust customer-facing web-based insurance applications. You will work alongside a talented team of engineers to deliver high-quality software while contributing to the mentorship and collaboration within the team.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable software solutions, ensuring best practices in coding and design.
• Collaborate with team members on full-stack Java development efforts, contributing to both front-end and back-end development.
• Mentor junior developers, promoting technical growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate effectively across functional areas to foster a spirit of partnership.
• Implement and optimize databases to enhance system performance, usability, and security.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the quality, performance, security, and reliability of applications.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, maintenance, and debugging of software products.
• Develop comprehensive unit test cases and support functional/system integration testing.
• Stay informed about internet trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Business Analysts to understand requirements, translating them into actionable designs and technical specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams (UX/UI, QA, DevOps) to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, workflow analysis, and excellent oral/written communication skills.Qualifications and Education:
  • 10-12+ years of back-end and front-end experience building scalable applications in Java/J2EE (Java version 17 and above preferred).
  • Proven experience with AWS and RESTful Web Services.
  • Expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC for building RESTful services.
  • Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation for building and deploying cloud-native applications.
  • Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS, ExpressJS, NodeJS, or ReactJS.
  • Understanding of microservices design patterns and best practices.
  • Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deploying applications in a microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with application monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch) for performance tracking and issue resolution.
  • Proficient in ORM frameworks such as MyBatis, Hibernate, and JPA.
  • Proficient in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DB2) and experience with writing complex queries and optimizing database performance.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, DocumentDB, MongoDB) for handling unstructured data.
  • Understanding of architectural principles and best practices, including scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Experience in developing native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms would be a plus, including familiarity with frameworks like React Native.
  • Proficiency in using UML for designing and documenting software architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, and diverse technologies.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry is preferred but not required.Perks and Benefits
    • 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 9 paid national holidays per year
    • Free onsite gym at our Boston Location
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
    • Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
    • Auto and home insurance discounts
    • Matching gift opportunities
    • Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 7.5% of your base salary)
    • Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
    • Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)
    • Convenient location directly across from South Station and Pre-Tax Commuter BenefitsAbout the CompanyThe Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of "A-/Excellent".
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