About the RoleThe Senior Software Engineer I leads the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack features spanning backend services, APIs, and frontend applications for Vega Claims' commercial insurance claims processing platform. This role exercises a high degree of independent judgment on technical approach and owns the architecture of internal and external-facing web applications used by claims adjusters, insurance carriers, and other business stakeholders, with minimal oversight.
The role also architects scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems on AWS and Google Cloud Platform while designing responsive, user-facing interfaces that support claims automation workflows. The Senior Software Engineer I is accountable for the reliability of systems under their ownership and applies advanced knowledge of data privacy and security compliance frameworks, including SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, to guide how claims data is handled in line with insurance industry regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack features for the company's commercial insurance claims platform.
- Own the architecture of internal and external web applications under minimal oversight.
- Architect scalable, fault-tolerant systems on AWS and GCP.
- Lead the resolution of complex production incidents affecting platform reliability.
- Apply SOC 2 and data privacy compliance requirements to the handling of insurance claims data.
- Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on technical strategy and architecture decisions.
- Lead code reviews and enforce engineering standards across the development team.
- Mentor engineers and act as primary decision-maker on architecture affecting reliability and data integrity.
- Write automated tests and technical documentation to ensure the quality and maintainability of the platform.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent 4-year program
- 3-4 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong full-stack development experience across backend, APIs, and frontend applications
- Experience designing and building scalable, production-grade systems
- Experience working with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Product and Engineering leadership
- Ability to operate independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and take ownership of complex engineering problems
- Ability to provide technical guidance to junior team members
