Senior Developer

Arbella • Quincy, MA

1d • $110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

At Arbella, we’re focused on people. We work hard to attract and retain the best. That means providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, and competitive, industry-leading salaries and benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow so that we, too, can grow as a company. Other perks include: On-site gym and fitness classes and one-on-one personal training On-site nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources Full-service cafeterias Free shuttle service to Quincy Adams T Station Tuition assistance programs Opportunities to get involved: Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and more A company committed to community: volunteer opportunities, employee- led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development programs Colleagues who genuinely care about each other Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential. It’s no wonder our employees have voted Arbella one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” every year since 2009! The senior developer role includes designing, coding, and maintaining software; mentoring junior developers; and providing technical leadership for projects. Responsibilities also involve conducting code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the quality and scalability of software solutions. The role requires strong technical and strategic expertise. The senior developer codes and tests application programs, provides application support to internal customers and updates complex system configuration artifacts. The Senior Developer will also produce business requirements, functional and technical specifications, test plans and implementation plans. The Senior Developer will participate and assist in system technical designs and software evaluations.

Requirements

• Hands on experience with Amazon AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Expertise in software architecture patterns and design principles (e.g., microservices, API design).
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with the full software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker).
• Experience building highly scalable, distributed and fault tolerant cloud native applications
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience acting as a technical lead on complex or multi‑year initiatives.
• Ability to balance hands‑on development with coaching, review, and guidance of others.
• Strong judgment in prioritizing technical work, debt reduction, and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Guide the technical direction of projects, make design decisions, and provide technical solutions.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and well-documented code for complex applications and systems.
• Mentor and train junior developers and help them improve their skills.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in software and systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including project managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Contribute to improving development processes and methodologies.
• Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies to evaluate and recommend new solutions.
• Balance delivery of new functionality with ongoing investment in system stability, performance, and maintainability.
• Proactively identify risks related to aging platforms, unsupported technologies, or architectural limitations.
• Lead major system, platform, and database upgrades, including planning, design, risk assessment, and execution.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, security, vendors, and business partners to ensure smooth implementations.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and operational standards.

Benefits

• On-site gym and fitness classes and one-on-one personal training
• On-site nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources
• Full-service cafeterias
• Free shuttle service to Quincy Adams T Station
• Tuition assistance programs
• Opportunities to get involved: Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and more
• A company committed to community: volunteer opportunities, employee- led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation
• Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development programs
• Colleagues who genuinely care about each other

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed