Vertafore, Inc.

Software Engineer II

Vertafore, Inc. • $75K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years of professional experience with C# and common frameworks
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies
  • Strong understanding of User Interface Design principles
  • Knowledge of design and architecture best practices
  • Proficiency in advanced database tuning with SQL databases
  • Familiarity with security best practices for software and data platforms

Responsibilities

  • Develop new features and fix bugs in existing applications
  • Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality
  • Create valuable artifacts and documentation for the team
  • Maintain base platform features and optimize performance
  • Debug issues across the entire application stack
  • Mentor team members and share knowledge effectively
  • Stay updated with industry trends and open source communities

Benefits

  • Flexible First work environment allowing for remote and in-office collaboration
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Education assistance programs including tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
  • Various additional benefits like pet insurance and wellness programs
Full Job Description
$75,000 - $115,000 / year

As a Software Engineer II, you will be working within an energetic team implementing solutions that support a wide range of customers. You will develop high quality Windows based applications for new and existing features. You will also have opportunities to bring your creative ideas to the table to deliver better solutions to our users.

If you love technology, have a passion for software, are hungry to learn, and are driven to contribute to a world-class team of engineers, you're who we are looking for.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

  • Contributes independently to multiple functional and technical areas within a product


  • Responsible for developing new features and supporting/bug fixing existing features


  • Unit and integration testing


  • Creates artifacts/documents that are valuable to the team


  • Create and maintain base platform features


  • Debugging issues across the whole stack - OS, DB, applications, and network


  • Continued ownership of technical growth including:


  • Product and business knowledge


  • Problem solving skills


  • Technical knowledge


  • Process knowledge


  • Share what they know by mentoring other team members


  • Closely follow industry trends and the open source community


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ensures quality of code written or reviewed


  • Adheres to quality/technical team standards


  • Makes decisions in their area of responsibility that help maintainability, reuse, security, and performance


  • Able to diagnose issues and provide solutions for multiple functional and technical areas within a product


  • Can independently frame problems and perform relevant research


  • Communicate clearly to explain and defend design decisions


  • Self-motivated and excellent problem-solvers


  • Driven to improve, personally and professionally


  • Mentor and inspire others to raise the bar for everyone around them


  • Collaborate with their peers, designing pragmatic solutions


  • Operate best in a fast-paced, flexible work environment


  • Prepare technical training and information sessions for other staff


Skills & Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience


  • Design and architecture knowledge


  • Experience with Agile software development


  • Have an intense passion for innovating and crafting clean code


  • 2-3 years of professional experience with C# and common frameworks


  • Experience with User Interface Design


  • Understands the value of unit testing


  • Can work advanced database tuning with SQL databases


  • Are in-tune with high performance and high availability design/programming


  • Have experience in security best practices for software and data platforms


  • Enjoy solving problems through the entire application stack


  • Are interested and capable of learning other programming languages as needed.


Additional Requirements and Details:

  • Travel required up to 10% of the time


  • Located and working from an office location


  • Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds


  • Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer


  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.)


  • Frequent sitting and/or standing


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Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only
  • The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
  • Medical, vision & dental plans
  • Life, AD&D
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Pension Plan & Employer Match
  • Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Education Assistance
  • Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition


Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only
  • The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
  • We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
  • Medical, vision & dental plans
    • PPO & high-deductible options
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dental & Vision FSA
    • Dependent Care FSA
    • Commuter FSA
  • Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
  • Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
  • Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education & Legal Assistance
  • Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
  • Commuter Benefits (Denver)

About Vertafore, Inc.

Vertafore, Inc. is a software company that provides insurance technology solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. Vertafore operates in the technology sector and has a workforce of over 1700 employees. The company's products and services are designed to help insurance agencies and carriers manage their operations more efficiently. Vertafore's solutions include agency management, rating and connectivity, content management, and compliance and licensing. The company has a strong presence in the United States and serves over 20,000 customers.
Learn more about Vertafore, Inc.
Size
1,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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