Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer (.NET / React) | Hybrid in Bedford Park, IL

Overview

A growing auto and homeowners insurance carrier is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that support critical business operations. This individual will serve as a technical leader within their domain, contributing to architecture and design decisions, mentoring other developers, and helping drive engineering best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with C#, .NET, and React, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building scalable, maintainable software. This role offers the opportunity to work on modernization initiatives while leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and accelerate delivery without compromising quality, security, or engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and services.
• Lead the technical implementation of features, enhancements, and strategic initiatives within an assigned application or business domain.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and document technical designs, implementation approaches, and key decisions.
• Break down complex initiatives into manageable development tasks and coordinate execution across engineering teams.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, documentation, analysis, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review and validate AI-generated code to ensure alignment with engineering standards, security requirements, and maintainability expectations.
• Apply sound engineering judgment when evaluating implementation approaches and technical recommendations.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression testing strategies.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide technical guidance to improve code quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and data-access patterns.
• Ensure secure coding practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain technical documentation, development standards, and project knowledge.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on engineering excellence, automation, and software quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with:
• C#
• .NET
• React
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Demonstrated success delivering production-quality software throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make sound engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience with containerized applications and modern CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working within distributed systems.
• Experience using AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, or similar tools.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications or participating in large-scale migrations and refactoring efforts.
• Experience supporting software solutions within the insurance industry.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Approximately $120,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine services
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Wellness programs
• Employee events and additional company-sponsored benefits