Software Engineer

• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of releasable, high-quality backend services and APIs primarily using Go (Golang).
• Author backend code aligned with internal standards and architectural guidance to ensure maintainability, scalability, and consistency across platform services
• Design, build, and evolve APIs and service integrations that consume and process data from internal and external platforms
• Develop, maintain, and update automated tests for backend services as functionality evolves
• Assess the impact of changes by actively participating in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions with engineering and product teams
• Architect and maintain scalable services intended for deployment in Kubernetes environments; ensure services align with cloud-native best practices
• Monitor backend services and API performance in production and non-production environments
• Debug and resolve service-level errors, data issues, and performance bottlenecks
• Continuously learn about new backend tools, platforms, and technologies

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will also:

• Support the team by providing detailed feedback during code reviews and guiding complex backend and API-related problem solving
• Contribute to technical decisions by identifying opportunities and risks related to service architecture, data flow, and integrations
• Share knowledge of backend languages, frameworks, API design patterns, data access strategies, testing approaches, and tooling
• Support continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation, championing principles-based approaches to backend design, implementation, and testing, Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.

We're seeking a Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer interested in transforming the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to delivering results, a passion for quality, and the ability to solve technical problems as we build solutions while simplifying and scaling along the way.

At Applied, we're committed to our work, customers, having fun, and most importantly to each other's success. Within the Technology Team, you'll partner with our global team of engineers and product managers designing, architecting, building, and testing impactful products. The Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer will contribute to our product vision by delivering a high level of quality and technical excellence. Success will require fluency in SaaS-based application development, test automation, analytical skills, and unwavering dedication to software quality., * Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely

• Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• 3+ years of production experience specifically using Go (Golang) to build APIs.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful or event-driven APIs and integrating with platform-level data sources
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes (containerization, orchestration, Helm charts, and service mesh concepts).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), specifically with data-centric services like Pub/Sub and BigQuery.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including backend-focused SDLCs, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) frameworks, like Debezium.

The Senior Software Engineer position requires:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend focus
• Experience providing technical guidance and support to other engineers, particularly in backend architecture and integration challenges
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to distill complex backend, API, and data concepts to support team problem solving
• Proven ability to advance technical discussions, debates, and reviews while contributing to positive and constructive communication across the team
• We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $60,000 - $160,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.