Sr. Software Engineer (React/Typescript)

Vertafore•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships. Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India. JOB DESCRIPTION As a Senior Software Engineer (React), you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing customer experience at Vertafore. You will work hands-on across modern UI and backend technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with Customer Support, Product Management, Account Management, and Engineering teams. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, scalable applications, while helping guide technical decisions, mentoring team members, and influencing best practices. You will be an active contributor to both customer success and the ongoing evolution of our products. You will work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside product managers, developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders across multiple high-visibility projects. Success in this role requires strong communication, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver solutions that meet customer expectations with minimal defects or rework.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in React (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks)
Solid experience with .NET/C#, Web APIs, and backend service development
Advanced troubleshooting skills across full-stack systems (UI, API, database, infrastructure)
Strong experience with SQL and database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, etc.)
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and BFF patterns
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern DevOps practices
Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and secure coding practices
Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to team ceremonies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both technical and non-technical
Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
3+ years of experience with React or similar frontend technologies
3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs and service-based architecture
Experience with database technologies and data design
Experience with secure development practices and system design

Nice To Haves

Experience with React or additional front-end frameworks
Exposure to microservices, event-driven architecture, or BFF patterns
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Background in data integration, ETL processes, or large-scale systems
Experience contributing to technical documentation or training sessions
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including prompt engineering, spec-driven development, and AI-driven workflows to improve developer productivity and solution quality

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance React-based web applications alongside C#/.NET Web API services
Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers, following clean architecture and modern development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in solution design, helping define technical approaches aligned with customer and business needs
Develop, document, and maintain technical specifications and architectural artifacts
Work with Product Management to review requirements, refine user stories, and ensure solutions align with business objectives and customer expectations
Contribute to database design and development, including T-SQL objects (tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes) and performance tuning
Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations and data integration tasks
Troubleshoot issues across the stack including UI (React), APIs, databases, and infrastructure
Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to development standards
Participate in CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, supporting releases across environments
Assist in production deployments and issue resolution
Work effectively in small, agile teams, delivering features quickly with minimal supervision
Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and feedback
Contribute to design discussions, balancing tradeoffs for maintainability, performance, and scalability
Help define and improve development standards, processes, and best practices
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and open-source technologies
Work directly with customers as part of a cross-functional delivery team
Communicate technical concepts clearly and recommend pragmatic, scalable solutions
Act as a customer advocate, ensuring solutions align with expectations and deliver value
Collaborate effectively with distributed and global teams