Liberty Mutual

Principal Software Engineer

Liberty Mutual$130K — $155K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of business operations and global technology trends
  • Hands-on experience with layered systems architectures and emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with testing practices, DevOps, and SecOps
  • Experience in an agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and build full-stack solutions using modern frameworks
  • Create and execute AI-driven workflows
  • Lead Micro Frontend strategy for React apps
  • Maintain data quality by understanding upstream and downstream systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improved system performance
  • Champion engineering best practices and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with two days in-office
  • Work in one of five tech hubs across the U.S.
  • Opportunity for mentoring junior engineers
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on diverse projects
  • Focus on proactive problem-solving and engineering excellence
Full Job Description
Description

 

This is a hybrid role requiring two days in the office a week in one of our five tech hubs: Columbus, Plano, Indianapolis, Boston and Portsmouth. 

U.S. based role only

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you’re a:

  • Technical problem solver: Going far beyond simply developing error-free source code, test scripts, components and system architectures, you’ll document and build deployment guides aimed at maintaining robust, relevant software
  • Customer-centric engineer: Putting clients’ needs first, you’ll translate customer requirements into technical applications and support the implementation of new software
  • Motivated mentor: Exercise your technical chops while coaching and collaborating with junior software engineers.
  • Forward thinker: Merely fixing a problem isn’t enough – using your proactive mindset and initiative, you’ll also identify opportunities to enhance performance, quality and efficiency

 

What you'll do:

  • Design, build, and integrate full‑stack solutions using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, and/or Java.
  • Build and execute AI driven workflows.
  • Drive our Micro Frontend (MFE) strategy, rapidly onboarding React apps into the Bridgeway MFE platform.
  • Develop a deep understanding of upstream and downstream systems to maintain end‑to‑end data quality, proactively identifying risks, resolving root causes, and preventing data‑induced defects.

 

  • Break down ambiguous technical problems, identify root causes across complex systems, and deliver incremental improvements with clear milestones.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners across product, design, platform, security, and data to ensure system accuracy, streamline interactions, and drive continuous improvements to reliability, performance, and customer experience.
  • Establish and champion engineering best practices, mentor engineers, driving measurable improvements across SCORP engineering excellence pillars.

 

Qualifications
  • Eight or more years of software engineering experience
  • A strong background in business operations and strategies, including knowledge of global business, technology trends and the financial services industry
  • Hands-on involvement with layered systems architectures, designs and shared software concepts; Working knowledge of contemporary frameworks and emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with functional and system integration testing, a history of practicing DevOps and SecOps
  • Experience working in an agile environment

 

Technical Skills

  • Strong enterprise architecture and technical leadership skills, with the ability to make architectural decisions that promote scalability, resilience, maintainability, and long-term evolution.
  • Strong experience in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, API design, microservices, integration patterns, and distributed computing for high-throughput applications.
  • Proficiency in cloud-hosted and modern web application development using Node.js, React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Micro Frontends, and contemporary JavaScript frameworks; working knowledge of Java.
  • Experience building and optimizing cloud-native platforms using modern cloud services (preferably AWS), CDK, DevOps practices, GitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD platforms, and infrastructure automation.
  • Strong database and data engineering skills, including relational database design, data modeling, large-scale data ingestion, cloud-scale data management, governance, performance tuning, and scalability.
  • Deep understanding of application and platform security, including authentication, authorization (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect), secure coding practices, and OWASP Top 10 principles.
  • Expertise in engineering quality practices, including design thinking, test-driven development, automated testing with Playwright, performance testing with JMeter (or equivalent), and rigorous code review processes.
  • Experience implementing observability and operational excellence practices using Datadog, Splunk, monitoring, diagnostics, and reliability engineering methodologies.
  • Experience building and implementing solutions leveraging Generative AI, Agentic workflows, workflow automation, and intelligent process orchestration capabilities to improve engineering productivity and business outcomes.

 

Leadership & Professional Skills

  • Strong negotiation, facilitation, and influence skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive consensus-based outcomes.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify systemic issues, recognize cross-team dependencies, and translate ambiguity into actionable solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, continuous learning, mentorship, and a commitment to fostering innovation and building high-performing engineering teams.

 

Education

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience

 

 

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Liberty Mutual offers a range of career paths for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out. Our internship programs provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping to bridge the gap between education and full-time employment. For those seeking to grow their career, we offer positions that challenge and inspire, backed by benefits that support both professional and personal growth.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

Develop Your Career

Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

Benefits of Joining Liberty Mutual

Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Liberty Mutual. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Enhance your resume, prepare for your interview, and become part of a company that values your unique skills and vision.

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Liberty Mutual: A Place to Grow, Innovate, and Lead

Discover how you can make a difference. Visit our careers page to find the position that’s right for you and join a team that’s committed to growth, leadership, and innovation. At Liberty Mutual, your career is what you make it.
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