Lead II - Software Engineering :: Node.JS Fullstack developer

Role Description

UST is looking for a Senior Software Engineer:

Senior Software Engineer will be a part of a software development team working on internal actuarial solution cloud platform. Can independently create API-based web applications from concept to finished product with a cloud-first emphasis using strong knowledge of general programming languages, frameworks, and deployment methodologies. Implements solutions for complicated or ambiguous technical problems. Uses effective communication skills to articulate problems and solutions to both product stakeholders and the development team.

Works in a collaborative environment to build and deploy effective and efficient applications with well-tested code. Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and supports API based systems focusing on industry best practices with a cloud-first emphasis. Implements timely decisions on complicated technical problems. Manages individual tasks and timelines with an ability to work without direct supervision. Supports legacy systems while the new ones are being built for launch and adoption by the business. Seeks continuous quality improvements for supported systems. Mentors and coaches teammates. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in multiple tools of the full stack covering frontend frameworks, databases, and deployments
• Experience with a variety of general programming languages
• Experience with Test-Driven Development
• Experience with a variety of database technologies
• Experience with containerization
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Advanced ability to solve complex problems, drawing upon creativity, experience, and multiple sources of information
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in straightforward manner
  
  

Technical Requirements: Must-Have

• Node.js
• Terraform
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) and/or Azure
• Docker/Linux Containers and Container orchestration (e.g. ECS/Fargate)
• React
• SQL Relational/NoSQL database
  
  

Nice to have

• C
• Dotnet
• Angular
• Groovy
• Python
• Shell Scripting
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Courage and Candor to challenge status quo
• Open to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Brings and cultivates Innovative ideas across the team
  
  

Preferred

• Insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Professional Certifications
  
  

Skills

nodejs,react.js,aws,terraform,