Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance-posted 3 months ago
$115,000 - $155,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Stevens Point, WI

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional to join its Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team as a Principal Software Engineer, based in Stevens Point. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of enterprise technology by leading the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions that support the dynamic needs of a fast-growing insurance business. The position demands a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering business value through technology. It offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to BHSI’s long-term digital transformation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, bringing strong leadership, technical depth, and a commitment to engineering excellence. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, architectural ownership, and the chance to work on meaningful, high-impact problems that drive real business outcomes.

  • Spearhead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and evolving business needs.
  • Lead front-end engineering efforts using Angular or React to craft responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces across platforms.
  • Design and fine-tune database architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, data integrity, and security, leveraging SQL Server and modern ORM tools.
  • Operate within an empowered engineering environment supported by modern platforms and tooling, enabling focus on impactful problem-solving over process overhead.
  • Partner with enterprise architects and product managers to convert business requirements and architectural blueprints into robust, high-quality software components.
  • Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, emphasizing test-driven development, secure coding, and long-term maintainability.
  • Assess and adopt modern frameworks and tools that enhance development velocity, system scalability, and operational resilience.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices that foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
  • Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues, architectural inefficiencies, and reliability concerns through targeted improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering system architecture, development workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and onboarding.
  • Uphold compliance with cybersecurity protocols, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the software delivery process.
  • 10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in software engineering and system administration, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Proven success in a Principal Engineer or equivalent leadership role, with deep expertise in designing and building scalable applications and integrating third-party platforms to meet complex business needs.
  • Extensive experience in cloud-first and service-oriented architectures (SOA), with a focus on designing resilient, distributed systems that support high availability and performance.
  • Advanced proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core and ASP.NET, with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.
  • Strong front-end development experience using Angular (latest versions), with a focus on building responsive, accessible, and user-centric interfaces.
  • Deep knowledge of relational databases, particularly SQL Server, including schema design, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning using modern ORM frameworks.
  • Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage, with a strong understanding of cloud-native development patterns.
  • Comprehensive understanding of microservices architecture, including inter-service communication (REST, gRPC), message queues, and orchestration strategies.
  • Strong foundation in system design and architectural patterns, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make informed decisions that balance scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Technically versatile with a hands-on approach, capable of contributing across the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design to implementation and support.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset toward identifying and resolving technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience collaborating across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders, and working with external vendors.
  • Business-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated ability to understand and align technical solutions with business objectives and operational goals.
  • Familiarity with the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is advantageous, offering valuable domain context, though not required.
  • Self-motivated and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a team-first mentality focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Familiarity with the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is advantageous, offering valuable domain context, though not required.
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
  • Life Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
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