Sr. Software Engineer (ReactTypescript)
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
$95000 - $135000 / year Bonus
The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies MGAs and carriers with the core digital systems specialized AI and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle spanning sales servicing and back-office operations.
Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power we are the trusted backbone thats taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity speed performance and trust - to drive growth at scale.
With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.
Our reach is global with headquarters in Denver Colorado and offices across the U.S. Canada and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Software Engineer (React) you will play a key role in designing developing and enhancing customer experience at Vertafore. You will work hands-on across modern UI and backend technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with Customer Support Product Management Account Management and Engineering teams.
In this role you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality scalable applications while helping guide technical decisions mentoring team members and influencing best practices. You will be an active contributor to both customer success and the ongoing evolution of our products.
You will work within a fast-paced collaborative environment alongside product managers developers QA engineers and other stakeholders across multiple high-visibility projects. Success in this role requires strong communication technical expertise and the ability to deliver solutions that meet customer expectations with minimal defects or rework.
Core Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain scalable high-performance React-based web applications alongside C#/.NET Web API services
Build and enhance RESTful APIs microservices event-driven systems and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers following clean architecture and modern development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in solution design helping define technical approaches aligned with customer and business needs
Develop document and maintain technical specifications and architectural artifacts
Work with Product Management to review requirements refine user stories and ensure solutions align with business objectives and customer expectations
Contribute to database design and development including T-SQL objects (tables views stored procedures functions indexes) and performance tuning
Perform ETL (Extract Transform Load) operations and data integration tasks
Troubleshoot issues across the stack including UI (React) APIs databases and infrastructure
- Ensure code quality through unit testing code reviews and adherence to development standards
Participate in CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments supporting releases across environments
Assist in production deployments and issue resolution
Work effectively in small agile teams delivering features quickly with minimal supervision
Support and mentor junior engineers providing technical guidance and feedback
Contribute to design discussions balancing tradeoffs for maintainability performance and scalability
Help define and improve development standards processes and best practices
Stay current with industry trends tools and open-source technologies
Customer & Collaboration Responsibilities
Work directly with customers as part of a cross-functional delivery team
Communicate technical concepts clearly and recommend pragmatic scalable solutions
Act as a customer advocate ensuring solutions align with expectations and deliver value
Collaborate effectively with distributed and global teams Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong proficiency in React (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks)
Solid experience /C# Web APIs and backend service development
Advanced troubleshooting skills across full-stack systems (UI API database infrastructure)
Strong experience with SQL and database technologies (SQL Server PostgreSQL NoSQL etc.)
Experience with REST APIs microservices event-driven architectures and BFF patterns
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern DevOps practices
Strong understanding of performance tuning scalability and secure coding practices
Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to team ceremonies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills both technical and non-technical
Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
5 years of professional software development experience
3 years of experience with React or similar frontend technologies
3 years of experience with RESTful APIs and service-based architecture
Experience with database technologies and data design
Experience with secure development practices and system design
Familiarity with CI/CD Git and DevOps tooling Preferred Qualifications
Experience with React or additional front-end frameworks
Exposure to microservices event-driven architecture or BFF patterns
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Background in data integration ETL processes or large-scale systems
Experience contributing to technical documentation or training sessions
Experience using AI-assisted development tools including prompt engineering spec-driven development and AI-driven workflows to improve developer productivity and solution quality
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering high-quality maintainable code with minimal defects
Effectively partnering with customers and internal stakeholders
Contributing to team velocity and technical excellence
Supporting and mentoring team members
Continuously improving systems processes and development practices
Additional Requirements and Details:
Travel required up to 10% of the time.
WFH Flexible
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer etc.).
Frequent sitting and/or standing.
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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities duties skill or working addition this document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Looking to start your career in Technology? We have opportunities right here in mid-Michigan! Vertafore is looking for talented people to join our team in Michigan. Our dynamic environment provides professional development, fast upward mobility, and e
