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Staff Software Engineer

SageSure
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States; Jersey City, New Jersey, United States; Mountain View, California, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Software Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Java, TypeScript, Go, Python, C#, or a comparable language
  • Experience designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining APIs, services, distributed systems, or modern software applications
  • Experience working with databases and applying software design, architecture, testing, and development best practices
  • Proven ability to provide technical leadership, evaluate tradeoffs, and influence the direction of complex, cross-functional initiatives
Nice to have
  • Experience designing and maintaining microservices or distributed systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and orchestration technologies, particularly AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes
  • Experience with technologies commonly used within SageSure’s software environment, including Java, Spring Boot, and Temporal
  • Experience using AI-enabled development tools or agentic coding assistants, such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
  • Experience in property and casualty insurance, Insurtech, Fintech, or another regulated industry
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer at SageSure, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications and services, while leading technical design and implementation efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring code quality through best practices. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to work with modern technologies in a fully remote environment.

Things to weigh
  • Fully remote work environment may require strong self-discipline and communication skills
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
  • Focus on modern technologies suggests a potentially fast-paced and evolving work environment
Job score3/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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