Program Engineer

SageSure

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of experience in a quantitative, analytical, technical, or similar role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Applied knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, XML, JSON, HTML, or similar technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation and optimization of insurance products and configurations.
  • Execute product, regression testing, and validation for accuracy and quality.
  • Investigate and resolve product-related issues with stakeholders.
  • Identify inefficiencies and support automation initiatives to improve productivity.
  • Analyze system behavior and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Create and maintain technical and process documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to automation and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Potential for cross-functional collaboration across various teams.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives that drive the company's growth.
  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid and geographically distributed setting.
Full Job Description
Overview:

If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we're hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking an Program Engineer. This role is ideal for a technically curious and analytically minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and supporting the delivery of high-quality insurance products. As a member of the team, you'll play a key role in product implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support while partnering closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across both business and technical teams. The ideal candidate is motivated by continuous improvement, enjoys working with data and systems, and is eager to contribute to automation and operational excellence initiatives.

What you'd be doing:
  • Support the implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of insurance products and product configurations.
  • Execute product testing, regression testing, and validation activities to ensure product accuracy, functionality, and quality.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve product-related issues, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify root causes and implement solutions.
  • Assist in identifying operational inefficiencies and support automation initiatives that improve accuracy, scalability, and team productivity.
  • Analyze system behavior, business requirements, and product functionality to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.
  • Serve as a technical resource for internal teams by responding to product support inquiries and helping stakeholders understand system functionality and product behavior.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, testing artifacts, process documentation, and implementation materials.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to support successful product delivery and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Participate in cross-functional discussions, workshops, and working sessions through a combination of virtual collaboration and in-person engagement.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams, locations, and time zones to drive effective problem-solving and execution.
  • Support special projects and strategic initiatives as business needs evolve.


We're looking for someone who has:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of experience in a quantitative, analytical, technical, or similar role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Applied knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, XML, JSON, HTML, or similar technologies.
  • Experience interpreting data, validating outputs, and identifying discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Interest in process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid and geographically distributed environment, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple teams, locations, and time zones, and willingness to travel periodically (approximately 10-15%) for team meetings, office visits, offsites, and company events.


Highly preferred candidates also have:
  • Property & Casualty insurance experience, preferably within personal or commercial lines.
  • Experience supporting insurance product implementations, product maintenance, or policy administration systems.
  • Proficiency with Visual Studio Code, GitLab, VBA, or similar development and automation tools.
  • Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, or operational efficiency initiatives.


Commercial at SageSure:

At SageSure, our Commercial team is helping shape the future of one of the company's most important growth areas. We're bringing together talented professionals across product management, engineering, operations, data, and business functions to build innovative solutions, streamline processes, and create scalable capabilities that support long-term success. Whether developing new products, improving customer experiences, or solving complex business challenges, our team is focused on turning ideas into impact. Join us and be part of a collaborative, fast-moving environment where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, drive innovation, and help build what's next.

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