Staff Software Engineer

Penn Mutual • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving complex software systems and applications that support Penn Mutual’s business needs. Acts as a senior technical authority, responsible for technical standards, tooling, and delivery outcomes across multiple systems or initiatives. Partners closely with product, architecture, and engineering leadership to translate business objectives into scalable, reliable, and secure technical solutions while driving execution from design through production. You’ve got big plans. You want to do work that matters. And you have high expectations for the next step in your career. Join a team of bright, talented and driven employees who have a common goal in mind: To help people get stronger. It's as simple as that. You’ll build on your expertise and have a positive impact on the financial professionals we support and the clients they serve. Here, you're an expert in the subject matter and you'll always be treated like one. Every day, your purpose is to help people get stronger. But here's the thing: Professionally, you'll get stronger too.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with UI frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Flask)
• Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Express).
• Deep understanding of database systems and SQL, with experience in designing and optimizing database schemas or usage patterns.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture and design patterns
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose/implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud computing platforms - AWS and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service concepts and tooling (Cloud Formation, Teraform, etc.), deployment automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, etc.)
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
• Previous experience in leading or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, including mentoring, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive innovation and propose new solutions to improve processes, technologies, and product offerings.
• Architect scalable and maintainable software solutions that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
• Lead efforts to diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on our products and processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences, to convey technical concepts and decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level