Senior Software Engineer

Hiscox•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hiscox is searching for a passionate and highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with experience building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications along with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced environment. We are a growing company and with a multi-disciplinary IT team of software engineers, test engineers and support. The team is responsible for the entire software development lifecycle and with your experience and skills you will contribute to the quality of our mission critical applications while helping the business execute against its objectives. The complexity and nature of the applications combined with the latest technology trends makes working in IT at Hiscox a great and challenging experience.

Requirements

Hands-on experience across the OutSystems development lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, release, and support)
Experience developing and maintaining OutSystems applications
Strong understanding of OutSystems architecture, performance best practices, and platform governance
Proficiency with integration patterns in OutSystems (REST/SOAP, APIs, databases) and troubleshooting integration issues
Experience extending OutSystems with custom code and integrations using .NET (C#) and RESTful services
Practical knowledge of Azure services used for application hosting and integration (e.g., App Service, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, API Management)
Experience with CI/CD and environment promotion for OutSystems and supporting components (e.g., pipelines, release management, configuration management)
Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server and/or Oracle) including performance tuning basics
Ability to produce clear technical designs and operational documentation for OutSystems solutions and integrations
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with product, QA, and platform teams throughout delivery
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and implementing frontend applications
Experience with API Management platforms
Experience with cloud serverless applications
Experience with mobile/tablet development including responsive design and hybrid applications
Knowledge of other approaches discussed in the Agile space: XP, Kanban, BDD, TDD
Insurance experience is desirable although not essential

Responsibilities

Provide support for existing systems, processes and applications by handling incidents, troubleshooting, and monitoring the execution of code as needed.
Providing advice and guidance to teams involved on best practice and development techniques.
Communicating with other IT teams on software related issues and suggested improvements.
Regularly communicate solutions, expectations, priorities, status and impacts to all level of business and IT management.
Work closely with customers, Business Analysts, and technology partners to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that are aligned with the business and IT strategies.
Be involved in different phases of SDLC in various development projects.
Design solutions and create the necessary supporting documentation in accordance with the Hiscox Change Delivery Framework.
Comply with and help enforce reuse, design, coding, and testing standards, policies and software engineering best practices.
Work collaboratively with test teams during the product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs.
Support code deployment across environments.
Report status, issues, and risks to tech leads on a regular basis.
Trouble-shoot and problem solve issues that arise in the day-to-day running of processes and provide timely responses and solutions as required.
Improve skills in software engineering by completing development certifications.

Benefits

401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days
Paid parental leave
4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
2024 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
Dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation