Intermediate Software Engineer – UI/API Application Development
The Intermediate Software Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting complex UI and API applications within the Property Core Platform that powers insurance products. Embedded in an Agile team, the engineer will work across legacy and modern technologies to deliver reliable solutions, participate in modernization efforts, and ensure operational excellence. This role requires collaboration, technical growth, and a commitment to supporting critical business operations and member experiences in an on-site environment.
About Careertakes
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The Opportunity
Confidential Client is hiring an Intermediate Software Engineer focused on UI/API application development. You will work on a high-impact engineering team modernizing and supporting a Property Core Platform used for homeowners, renters, and other property insurance products. This role is embedded in an Agile team and includes feature delivery, production support, integrations, testing, and operational excellence across legacy and modern systems.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, code, and test complex technical solutions for UI and API platforms.
- Deliver features and regular improvements by writing high-quality code.
- Investigate and resolve complex application and production issues using troubleshooting techniques.
- Participate in systems analysis and recommend operational and policy changes to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Prepare and install solutions by defining system specifications, standards, and programming.
- Follow the software development lifecycle and Agile practices.
- Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled per risk and compliance policies.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
- Approximately 2 years of software development experience in at least one discipline/technology.
- At least 1 year of experience delivering technology solutions through all phases of the software/application development lifecycle.
- Basic understanding of one or more of the following:
- AI-Assisted Software Engineering
- Java, Swift, Objective‑C, JavaScript, Kotlin, C++, HTML, CSS, Go, Python
- JSON, XML, SOAP, REST APIs, Spring Boot, React, Redux
- Git, GitLab, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals, Open Liberty
- SQL, JUnit, Mockito, Kafka or MQ, Dynatrace
- Familiarity with mainframe/legacy technologies (z/OS, PL/I, COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, RACF, etc.) is a plus.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting applications and systems in production.
- Ability to quickly understand business context and articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Basic understanding of cloud technologies and related tools.
What Sets You Apart
- Experience applying Generative AI or AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate development, improve code quality, automate operations, or support modernization.
- Experience across both legacy and modern stacks (e.g., PL/I/COBOL/Mainframe and Java/AWS/cloud‑native).
- Track record of reducing technical debt while maintaining production stability.
- Experience supporting operational health metrics, SLOs/SLA goals, and production availability.
- Relevant certifications (AWS, Kubernetes/OpenShift, SAFe Agile, security) are a plus.
- Strong production support background with success resolving complex incidents.
- U.S. military experience or experience as a military spouse/domestic partner is valued.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $77,120 - $147,390 (annual). Actual pay within the range is based on experience and market data.
- Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off and holidays, paid volunteer hours, and wellness programs.
- Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on corporate and individual performance where applicable.
Work Location & Visa
- This position is based in San Antonio, TX. The role requires being in the office approximately 4 days per week.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Confidential Client does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply if you will need immigration support now or in the future (H‑1B, TN, OPT, etc.).
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full‑time.
- This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
- Confidential Client is committed to safe and compliant hiring practices. Candidates will be evaluated based on qualifications and fit for the role.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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