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Markel · 5 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Markel is a Fortune 500 company that operates in the insurance and investment sectors. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of Claims Integrated Services within their Azure cloud ecosystem, focusing on scalable and secure cloud-native applications that support automation and AI-driven capabilities.

Insurance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of Azure-based application services supporting claims automation, search, and intelligence

Architect scalable, secure, and observable solutions using modern cloud-native patterns and technologies

Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle—from ideation and design to deployment and support

Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals

Establish and advocate for engineering best practices, coding standards, and DevOps maturity

Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability

Troubleshoot complex issues and guide long-term resolution strategies across integrated services

Drive the evolution of intelligent claims services, including LLM-based workflows, document automation, and advanced search capabilities

Qualification

Azure architectureC# (.NET Core)PythonRESTful APIsAzure FunctionsDevOps maturityCI/CD pipelinesAzure Event GridContinuous improvementLeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Required

Proven experience leading cloud-native software engineering teams, ideally within insurance or enterprise-scale environments

Deep understanding of Azure architecture and service design, with a track record of delivering production-grade applications

Strong communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear business value

Passionate about innovation, with a bias toward action and a commitment to continuous improvement

Trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, with a collaborative and outcome-driven mindset

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving technical landscapes

8+ years programming in C# (.NET Core) and Python, with deep experience in building RESTful APIs and working with Azure Cosmos DB or SQL for data access

5+ years designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications using Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, and Azure API Management

5+ years building and integrating services with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Integration Gateway

3+ years Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, and managing infrastructure through Bicep or Terraform

3+ years monitoring and optimizing applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics

Experience securing applications with Azure AD, Managed Identities, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Experience designing and supporting advanced services using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and GraphQL for data-driven APIs

Experience applying modern testing practices with tools like xUnit, Postman, and JMeter, including performance and regression testing

Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields, or equivalent experience

US Work Authorization required

Preferred

Experience in insurance claims or related business domains

Familiarity with Agile delivery models and scaled Agile frameworks

Exposure to enterprise architecture and solution design in regulated environments

Benefits

We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.

All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.