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SageSure

Staff Backend Engineer - Catastrophe Risk Analytics

SageSure, Little Ferry, New Jersey, us, 07643


Overview:

SageSure, the insurance first, tech-forward, capital-lite managing general underwriter that focuses on the underserved, preferred homeowners middle-market, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. We are looking for an experienced Java/Spring Developer to join our innovative and fast-growing team bringing to life the technology driving SageSure’s risk management and underwriting decisions, as well as capital and reinsurance strategies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with Java/Spring, a strong background in building and delivering well-architected software solutions, and experience using programming for mathematical/statistical computation. If you're excited about being one of the first contributors to a new and highly impactful piece of technology at SageSure, this is the role for you.What you’d be doing:

Collaborate with a team of software engineers, test engineers, and product managers to develop effective software solutionsLead technical meetings to create and review engineering solutions and document engineering plansDesign and construct REST APIsQuery, store, and provide data via API to support software related to catastrophe modeling and portfolio managementCollaborate with data architects to build data pipelines and relational database designMake informed database design and usage decisions using SQL & NoSQL databasesExperience with Cloud infrastructure tools, monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipelinesImplement high performance analytics on large volumes of model output data (e.g., risk composition, reinsurance efficiency, reinsurance optimization)Efficiently store large volumes of catastrophe modeling output data and generate portfolio and sub-portfolio views of aggregate and occurrence natural catastrophe lossesWork closely with the catastrophe modeling team to drive automation and efficiency of exposure and property catastrophe modeling data workflowsWe’re looking for someone who has:

Expert proficiency in Java/Spring microservices and REST APIsExperience designing and implementing RDBMS schema changesExperience using programming for mathematical computations over large volumes of dataExcellent communication and collaboration skills5+ years of experience developing software applicationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experienceIdeal candidates also have:

Experience at an insurer, reinsurer, ILS fund, or reinsurance brokerExperience building insurance or reinsurance portfolio management systemsFamiliarity with traditional and non-traditional reinsurance structures and associated pricing analyticsAdvanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or quantitative field preferredSoftware at SageSure:

Originally founded as a software and analytics business, SageSure’s proprietary technology has always been a key source of competitive advantage. We offer agents and policyholders best-in-class, modern capabilities to quote and bind insurance, service policies and submit and track claims. We operate a microservices-based SaaS platform and conduct a substantial share of our business through our API. Our software product, engineering and operations teams set the bar for talent in our industry. We work remotely from numerous states across the country and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join us. We are continually innovating with modern tools and technologies, and we welcome new perspectives. An ideal candidate will have a passion for some of our key technologies and advocate pragmatic industry practices around availability, scalability, security, and automation. A cloud-based infrastructure, continuous integration and delivery, and a quality first approach helps us to better deliver software. A metrics-driven mindset has become part of our DNA and helps us make data-driven decisions. If you have interests across these domains, we want to help grow and foster them.About SageSure:

As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream. A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets. SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more. SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.

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