Sr. Software Engineer (Golang, Platform)

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here  

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.  

Position Overview  

We're seeking a Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Golang, Platform) interested in transforming the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to delivering results, a passion for quality, and the ability to solve technical problems as we build solutions while simplifying and scaling along the way.

At Applied, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun, and most importantly to each other’s success. Within Technology, you’ll partner with our global team of engineers and product managers designing, architecting, building, and testing impactful products.

The Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer will contribute to our product vision by delivering a high level of quality and technical excellence on our Platform Engineering Team. Success will require fluency in SaaS-based application development, test automation, analytical skills, and unwavering dedication to software quality.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to design, development, and delivery of releasable, high-quality software
• Author code aligned with internal standards and guidance from architects to ensure maintainability and consistency across our products
• Develop, maintain, and update automated test systems as functionality changes during the evolution of our products
• Assess the impact of changes by actively engaging in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions with engineering and product teams
• Monitor application performance in production and non-production environments
• Debug and resolve application errors and performance issues
• Continuously learn about new tools and technologies

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will also:

• Support the team by sharing comprehensive feedback during code reviews and providing guidance for complex technical problem solving
• Contribute to technical decisions by identifying opportunities and risks
• Share knowledge of software development languages, frameworks, testing strategies, and tools
• Support continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation to champion a principles-based approaches to design, implementation, and testing

We’re Excited to Learn More About You  

We’re looking for someone who:

Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely              

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering and practical experience with:  
• Golang, React, SQL, OpenAPI
• Secure access and configuration management using Vault, service accounts and Identity Access Management (IAM) roles
• Document storage using Google Cloud Storage
• Email services for inbound and outbound email flows
• Knowledge of software development life cycles, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience managing infrastructure using Terraform
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications
• Practical experience with SQL and relational database systems

The Senior Software Engineer position requires:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Experience guiding and supporting other engineers with technical problem solving by applying knowledge of software engineering practices and cloud environments
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts to support others with complex problem solving
• Proven ability to advance technical discussions, debates, and reviews on while contributing to positive and constructive communication across the team
• We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!  

Location

Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:  

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.  

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.  

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  
• Holiday and Vacation Time  
• Health & Wellness Days  
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday  

 
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/  

The total anticipated annual compensation range for this newly created position is $90,000 – $145,000 CAD per year, which includes starting base salary and, where applicable, variable or incentive pay.  To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities.  

This position requires the employee to reside and work from one of the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, Saskatchewan.

Your Security Matters:  
 Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.   

EEO Statement    

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.   

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