Remote Senior Software Engineer I

Description:

• Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform focused on helping homebuyers move, maintain, and protect their homes, with a strong emphasis on homeowners insurance.
• The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions, resolving technical issues, and collaborating with product managers, web engineers, and data engineers.
• Key responsibilities include conducting code reviews, creating technical documentation, and participating in agile development processes.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of professional software development experience, strong JVM experience (preferably Scala) in a microservice architecture, proficiency in SQL and relational databases, and experience with Kubernetes or similar containerized software deployment/management tools.
• Additionally, experience with cloud platforms, event streaming platforms, continuous delivery practices, test-driven development, and excellent communication skills are required.
• The position requires working within core US business hours with an Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience building backend applications.
• Strong JVM experience, preferably in Scala, within a microservice architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar containerized software deployment/management tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Knowledge of continuous delivery practices, test-driven development, and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work within core US business hours with an Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading vertical software and insurance platform.
• Chance to be part of a dynamic team focused on solving complex problems and delivering robust software solutions.
• Potential for growth and development within the company.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages new perspectives.
• Equal Opportunity employer with a commitment to creating workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.