Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · 7 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic insurance partner providing a range of commercial insurance coverages. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions that support their Surety business and contribute to their digital transformation.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Spearhead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and evolving business needs
Lead front-end engineering efforts using Angular or React to craft responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces across platforms
Design and fine-tune database architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, data integrity, and security, leveraging SQL Server and modern ORM tools
Operate within an empowered engineering environment supported by modern platforms and tooling, enabling focus on impactful problem-solving over process overhead
Partner with enterprise architects and product managers to convert business requirements and architectural blueprints into robust, high-quality software components
Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into scalable, high‑quality technical solutions that deliver measurable business value
Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with clear quality gates and repeatable release workflows; champion DevOps principles and DevEx improvements that increase velocity, reliability, and maintainability at scale
Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, emphasizing test-driven development, secure coding, and long-term maintainability
Assess and adopt modern frameworks for Dev Ex and tools that enhance development velocity, system scalability, and operational resilience
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices that foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring alignment with organizational standards
Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues, architectural inefficiencies, and reliability concerns through targeted improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering system architecture, development workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and onboarding
Uphold compliance with cybersecurity protocols, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the software delivery process
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in software engineering and system administration, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions
Proven success in a Principal Engineer or equivalent leadership role, with deep expertise in designing and building scalable applications and integrating third-party platforms to meet complex business needs
Extensive experience in API-first, cloud-native, event driven architecture with a focus on designing resilient, distributed systems that support high availability and performance
Advanced proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core and ASP.NET, with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and secure code
Strong front-end development experience using Angular (latest versions), with a focus on building responsive, accessible, and user-centric interfaces
Deep knowledge of relational databases, particularly SQL Server, including schema design, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning using modern ORM frameworks
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage, with a strong understanding of cloud-native development patterns
Comprehensive understanding of microservices architecture, including inter-service communication (REST, gRPC), message queues, and orchestration strategies
Strong foundation in system design and architectural patterns, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make informed decisions that balance scalability, maintainability, and performance
Technically versatile with a hands-on approach, capable of contributing across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design to implementation and support
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset toward identifying and resolving technical challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience collaborating across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders, and working with external vendors
Business-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated ability to understand and align technical solutions with business objectives and operational goals
Self-motivated and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a team-first mentality focused on delivering high-quality outcomes
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (for you and your family)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a company providing risk solutions and claims care.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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