Title:  Application Developer Sr

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.  We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.

The Company

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

Overview

Our fast-paced, innovative cybersecurity client, part of a larger established insurance organization, is expanding their software engineering team. We specialize in B2B and B2C SaaS products, protecting millions of customers from cyber threats. With a diverse team based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we offer a collaborative and dynamic environment. We are seeking an Application Developer Sr with strong JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS experience to join this exceptional team.

Responsibilities:

Feature Development & Delivery

• Deliver new technical features for B2B and B2C SaaS products.
• Work closely with fellow engineers, the Product Manager, and UX Designer to scope engineering requirements and timelines for features.
• Anticipate and communicate blockers and delays before they require escalation.
• Continuously help improve the engineering culture, including practices and processes.

Programming & Implementation

• Write and deliver clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Implement front-end UI components using TypeScript and React Framework.
• Implement RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript and Node.JS.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain code quality and adhere to engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with developers to build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Implement software security requirements.

Software Design

• Design API endpoints for features, define schemas, and generate documentation.
• Design reusable and scalable React components for the front-end UI.
• Make sound software design decisions with a focus on customer experience.
• Consistently create optimal designs adhering to architectural best practices.
• Consider system performance, scalability, and reliability when defining technical designs.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Deliver well-tested code.
• Write unit tests for APIs and front-end components.

Maintenance & Support

• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve existing software.
• Fix bugs, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities in the software.
• Occasionally be on-call to resolve customer issues and address server alerts as needed.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience writing code in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, or related applications.
• Experience with front-end technologies and frameworks, preferably React.
• API design and development experience. Node.JS experience desired.
• Experience with application, network, and cloud security.
• Experience with building and architecting microservices.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Understanding of agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.
• Preferred ability to write unit tests. Ideally, experience with testing frameworks such as Mocha, Jest, etc.
• Preferred understanding of SaaS (Software as a Service) product architectures, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Stack, and networking.
• Required strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and explain technical decisions.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.