[Remote] Senior Software Engineer/Web Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acuity Insurance is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development and modernization of their frontend technology stack. The role involves building and maintaining scalable UI components, owning CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with design and engineering teams to enhance user experiences and developer workflows.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand user needs and propose effective software solutions that consider the larger architectural impactDemonstrate professionalism and integrity to serve as a role model for other software engineers, setting a high standard that fosters a culture of excellence and strong performance within the teamCoordinate and drive the planning and scoping of project work by gathering and providing input on effort estimation, development timelines, and deliverablesEnhance and maintain software applications by resolving bugs, rolling out new features, and optimizing performanceWrite clean, scalable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks and languages appropriate to the projectDemonstrate an expert understanding of your team’s data ecosystem and proactively leverage this knowledge to enhance application functionality and inform design decisionsPerform testing and debugging to ensure code quality, stability, and performance across environmentsProduce and maintain thorough documentation – from technical specifications and system diagrams to end-user guidesRecognize and correct inefficiencies and errors in the specifications, code, and implementation of software solutionsMentor other software engineers on software development concepts, practices, and procedures. Taking into account their skills and working styles to provide constructive feedback to help them growPerform code reviews and make recommendations for improvementDirect and manage projects from initiation through delivery by analyzing requirements, planning workflows, assigning tasks, estimating timelines, coordinating efforts, and executing development, testing, and deployment to meet or exceed schedule expectationsIdentify and develop solutions to highly complex software engineering tasks, problems, and projectsUnderstands the architecture of applications you are developing within and can make appropriate development changes that adheres to itStay up to date on industry best practices and technologiesParticipate in the nightly call list for problem resolutionParticipate in regular and predictable attendance and complete mandatory training programs as determined by AcuityPerform other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience in software engineering, computer science or related fieldA software engineer with 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the insurance industryExpertise in a range of tools and technologies, including: Languages: TypeScript, HTML, CSSModern Web Frameworks (Vue, React) and related toolingExperience with version control (git), build tools (vite) and CI/CD processes/pipelines (gitlab)Automation technologies such as Playwright, Jest, Vitest, tracing and observability (Core Web Vitals / RUM) to ensure application and code qualityUnderstanding of configuring ESLint, Prettier, TypeScript, and other TypeScript infrastructureAbility to analyze user requirements, develop technical specifications, estimate time and resources, and implement solutionsExcellent analytical thinker with the ability to break down highly complex problems to identify and recommend practical solutionsExcellent communicator and team player; partners cross-functionally and drives adoption of platform standards through internal consulting and enablementExcellence in creating and updating documentation, test plans, and disaster recovery proceduresAbility to stay current on changes in the insurance and modern web developmentPassion for delivering high-quality, scalable and reliable resultsA strong ability to use AI tools to improve development efficiency and outputExperience building and maintaining modern web applications & design systemsProficiency working with application deployment workflowsAwareness of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and best practices, and challenges around creating accessible websites and componentsBenefitsA comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.A full description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.Company OverviewAcuity Insurance is a leading provider of insurance solutions, delivering exceptional coverage and customer service to individuals and businesses in over 30 states. It was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.acuity.com.