Sr Software Engineer (Backend)

Coterie

7h • $140,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer (Backend) leads the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems that support organizational goals. The role provides technical direction, contributes to architectural decisions, and ensures engineering solutions are high-quality, scalable, and performant. The Senior Software Engineer mentors team members, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, efficient software aligned with business needs. Engineers receive a Claude Code premium license and are encouraged to leverage AI in their work.

The role is 100% remote. Coterie Insurance is unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The estimated annual salary is $140,000–$165,000, with candidates meeting all minimum requirements and having additional relevant experience potentially considered above the midpoint.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
• At least 5 years building production-ready APIs in C# with .NET 5 or later.
• Experience working within a microservices architecture in a containerized environment.
• Experience working with cloud-based SQL and NoSQL databases and other cloud-based services to build scalable applications.
• Experience using Git and GitHub to collaborate and review code.
• Experience writing unit tests and automated integration tests using Postman or an equivalent tool.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to debug issues and improve system performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex systems, and mentor others.
• Own end-to-end delivery of significant features.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Influence technical direction and team practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient software.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Debug issues and improve system performance.
• Participate in code reviews.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Aetna, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Dental and vision insurance through Guardian, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Basic life insurance, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Access to a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), for employees using HSA-eligible plans.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting; participation requires being at least 21 years old.
• Flexible PTO policy offering up to 4 weeks of PTO during the first 12 months; thereafter, usage aligns with company standards and typically does not exceed 5 weeks per calendar year.
• 12 company-paid holidays each year.
• Annual continuing education stipend.

What This Job Offers

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