Senior Software Engineer - API (Remote)

Senior Software Engineer (Remote - US)

Certificial is transforming how businesses and their suppliers share insurance coverage information by moving from point-in-time documents to real-time data on the Smart COI Network^TM.  We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain our products and services APIs.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll develop and maintain our product and service APIs. You’ll also provide technical and business analysis to ensure the APIs deliver the desired results.

The Senior Software Engineer reports to the VP, Engineering and collaborates with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop solutions that meet those needs.

What you’ll do:

●          Design and develop RESTful APIs to provide access to our core services and data

●          Create detailed API documentation to enable third-party developers to easily integrate with our platform

●          Create and maintain API client libraries to provide an easy-to-use interface for third-party developers

●          Track API performance metrics and work to improve the stability, scalability, and availability of the APIs

●          Monitor API usage to identify trends and anticipate customer needs

●          Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on the team

●          Build APIs that meet both functional and non-functional requirements such as scalability, availability, and reliability.‍

Other Functions:

●          Ability to plan, schedule, and organize workload to meet deadlines

●          Work cross-functionally with other teams.

●          Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines

●          Ability to work with a high-performing, fast-paced team

●          Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

●          A strong background in microservices architecture and hands-on experience designing and scaling APIs in a multi-tenant environment.

●          Deep understanding of API design, including REST, JSON, and OAuth principles, and comfort working with SQL/NoSQL architectures and web technologies.

●          7+ years of experience developing and maintaining APIs in JAVA Spring boot.

●          7+ years of hands-on experience building scalable API platforms.

●          Working knowledge of AWS EC2, ECS, EMR, Lambda, S3, SQS/SNS, AWS RDS, REACT JS, Angular

●          Strong Core Java, J2EE, Spring boot, and Hibernate

●          7+ years of building multi-threaded backend components with SQL/NoSQL back end.

●          Hands-on experience in securing public-facing APIs

●          Proven track record of designing and developing RESTful web services

●          In-depth knowledge of web technologies, including HTTP, XML/JSON, web security, authentication/authorization protocols

●          Good understanding of relational databases and NoSQL databases

●          Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Java, Ruby, etc.)

●          Deep understanding of building microservices to meet scalability requirements.

●          Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Compensation:

●         This role will receive a competitive base salary, bonus, and benefits. The base salary range for US-based employees is $50,000-$500,000.

●         A variety of factors are considered when determining someone's leveling and compensation-including a candidate's professional background and experience. These numbers may be modified in the future, and final offer amounts may vary from those listed above. Please continue to apply if you are unsure that you fit into our compensation structure.

Perks and Benefits:

●          Health, dental, and vision insurance

●          No waiting period for enrollment

●          401(k) with company match

●          Employer-paid STD/LTD

●          Unlimited PTO

●          Employee Assistance Program

●          Special employee discounts

●          Virtual team-building activities

About us:

Certificial uses real-time data to ensure businesses have continuous, compliant insurance coverage. We combine certificate issuance and compliance management into one simple platform, eliminating risk, ensuring compliance, and reducing costs for every stakeholder in the COI process - Insureds, Agents & Brokers, and Requestors. This is our Smart COI Network.

We are an entirely remote team transforming how businesses and their suppliers share insurance coverage information by moving from point-in-time documents to real-time data.

We have diverse backgrounds, interests, and lifestyles as a team, but our values unite us.  We are driven by excellence and aspire to improve every day, take extreme ownership and responsibility for our success, are problem solvers and believe in process transformation, believe in transparency in our company and our platform, and are mindful and respectful of others’ viewpoints.

Employment at Certificial is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.