Sr. Software Engineer(Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API / Microservices Architecture, Angular, SQL / Relational Databases )

Overview

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Java) to design and develop robust, high-performance enterprise applications. This role requires strong expertise in Java-based backend systems and familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular for front-end development.

As an SSE, you will be responsible for implementing high-quality code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and maintainable solutions. You should have solid problem-solving skills, a good understanding of system design principles, and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment.

Core Requirements And Responsibilities

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and modern database technologies.
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices for web and internal applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and other engineers to deliver features on time.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and support smooth deployments.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and suggest improvements where applicable.
  
  

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing optimized queries.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and integration with third-party services.
  
  

• Working knowledge of Angular or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Ability to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
  
  

• Understanding of CI/CD tools and pipelines for automated deployments.
• Experience with unit testing and automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in sprint ceremonies.
  
  

Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API / Microservices, Angular, SQL / Relational Databases, Code Reviews and Design Principles

Good to Have - AWS Cloud, CI/CD tools (e.g., Bamboo), NoSQL Databases, Messaging Systems (Kafka, etc.), Agile / SAFe methodologies, Claude AI or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Have an intense passion for building software and mentoring their teams
• Are very strong in both design and implementation at an enterprise level
• 3.5 to 5 years of professional experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API / Microservices Architecture, Angular, SQL / Relational Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), Technical Leadership / Code Reviews / Design Principles
• Can work advanced database magic with relational and NoSQL databases
• Are in-tune with high performance and high availability design/programming
• Have experience in security best practices for software and data platforms
• Design 'perfect-fit' solutions with engineering teams and business units to drive business growth and customer delight
• Enjoy solving problems through the entire application stack
• Are interested and capable of learning other programming languages as needed.