Liberty Mutual

Senior Software Engineer

Liberty Mutual$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based developer platforms and CI/CD tools
  • Proven ability to build automation and integrations across vendor platforms
  • Experience in cross-functional team collaboration
  • Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript
  • Knowledge of API development and security, including SAML and OIDC
  • Familiarity with eventing, observability, and cloud-native application development on AWS

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend services and APIs for the internal software delivery platform
  • Engineer and enhance integrations and automation for core software delivery SaaS platforms
  • Design and support event-driven workflows using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, and Kafka
  • Develop wrapper APIs and integrations to reduce manual operational effort
  • Ensure reliability and scalability of platform services through proactive design
  • Collaborate across engineering teams to integrate platform capabilities and improve the developer experience

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring two days in the office per week in designated tech hubs
  • Opportunity to influence and improve software delivery for thousands of engineers
  • Access to a large-scale eventing platform processing millions of events daily
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and tools
  • Supportive team environment emphasizing collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
Full Job Description
Description

We’re looking for a Sr Software Engineer to join our Software Delivery organization and help evolve the internal platforms and integrations that power software delivery across Liberty Mutual. In this role, you’ll build backend services, APIs, automations, and event-driven systems that enhance the developer experience and extend our engineering ecosystem.

 

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

 

The Platform Ecosystems team is responsible for the core software delivery platforms and integrations that thousands of engineers rely on every day across Liberty Mutual. We build, operate, and evolve the developer tooling ecosystem that powers software delivery at enterprise scale. The team supports a large-scale eventing platform responsible for processing approximately 1.7 million daily events that enable downstream engineering and operational workflows. This role offers the opportunity to influence how thousands of engineers build, ship, and operate software across the enterprise.

 

About This Job

 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will help enhance the developer experience through automation, integrations, API development, and event-driven architecture.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

· Platform Services Engineering: Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and automation that power and extend the internal software delivery platform.

· Core Platform Ownership: Engineer and enhance integrations, automation, access patterns, and operation of core software delivery SaaS platforms.

· Event-Driven Workflows: Design and support event-driven workflows using AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and Kafka.

· Integration & Automation: Develop integrations, wrapper APIs, and service layers that extend vendor tooling and reduce manual operational effort.

· Platform Reliability: Ensure the reliability, observability, and scalability of platform services through proactive design and operational excellence.

· Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner across engineering teams to integrate platform capabilities into delivery workflows and improve the overall developer experience.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.

· Hands-on experience working with cloud-based developer platforms and CI/CD tools.

· Proven track record of building automation and integrations across vendor platforms.

· Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating across engineering squads.

Skills

· Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.

· Developer Tools: Familiarity with tools and platforms commonly used within the software development lifecycle, such as source code management systems, artifact repositories, static analysis tools, and collaboration platforms.

· API Development & Security: Experience designing and developing backend APIs, including securing APIs using SAML and OIDC

· Infrastructure: Knowledge of certificate management, SSO, load balancer certificates, and core networking in cloud environments.

· Cloud-Native Development: Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS, with a strong understanding of serverless architecture. Familiarity with Lambda, SQS, and Kafka for event-driven workflows is a plus.

· Platform Stewardship: Experience stewarding vendor platforms, including plugins onboarding, licensing workflows, and integration lifecycle management.

· Eventing & Observability: Familiarity with event ingestion, transformation, log streaming, and event listeners.

· Automation & Integration: Experience building wrapper APIs to enrich and automate vendor platform capabilities.

· Testing & Architecture: Understanding of layered architecture, functional/system integration testing, and threat modeling.

· CI/CD: Hands-on experience in a CI/CD environment and DevOps principles; familiarity with GitHub Actions is a plus.

· Collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment.

· Documentation: Experience creating and maintaining clear internal and customer-facing documentation for APIs, platform capabilities, and developer workflows.

 

Education

 

· Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

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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