Staff Software Engineer

Penn Mutual•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$145,000 - $165,000

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 of 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.

Requirements

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 and Python.
Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot and database related frameworks).
Deep understanding of database systems relational and NoSQL, 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

Expert level of Java RESTful web-services development, Java Spring, Spring boot, NoSQL and relational databases, Maven
Proficient in AWS cloud native and server-less approach (ECS, Lambda, IAM, API Gateway, Step functions, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, SQS, SNS, Code Deploy, Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, S3, Docker)
Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket
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.
Participates in the discussion and documentation of best practices and standards for application development
Complies with all company policies and procedures
Remains current in profession and industry trends
Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements